CVE-2025-2056: CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal in johndarrel WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall
The WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.01 via the showFile function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of specific file types on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress suffers from a relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) in the showFile function in all versions up to 5.4.01. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files of certain types on the server by manipulating file path inputs. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server, which may lead to disclosure of confidential information. This can compromise the confidentiality of the affected system. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's file handling functions if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch.
CVE-2025-2056: CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal in johndarrel WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall
Description
The WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.01 via the showFile function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of specific file types on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress suffers from a relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) in the showFile function in all versions up to 5.4.01. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files of certain types on the server by manipulating file path inputs. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server, which may lead to disclosure of confidential information. This can compromise the confidentiality of the affected system. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's file handling functions if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-06T15:06:51.356Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b1db7ef31ef0b54e404
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:06:39 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:28:39 AM
Views: 18
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