CVE-2025-32509: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPMinds Simple WP Events
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPMinds Simple WP Events simple-wp-events allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple WP Events: from n/a through <= 1.8.17.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-32509 affects the Simple WP Events plugin by WPMinds, allowing path traversal due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The impact is limited to availability, suggesting potential disruption or denial of service conditions. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.8.17. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially causing denial of service (availability impact) on affected systems running Simple WP Events plugin versions up to 1.8.17. There is no confirmed impact on confidentiality or integrity. 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 available, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if feasible to mitigate potential exploitation.
CVE-2025-32509: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPMinds Simple WP Events
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPMinds Simple WP Events simple-wp-events allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple WP Events: from n/a through <= 1.8.17.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-32509 affects the Simple WP Events plugin by WPMinds, allowing path traversal due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The impact is limited to availability, suggesting potential disruption or denial of service conditions. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.8.17. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially causing denial of service (availability impact) on affected systems running Simple WP Events plugin versions up to 1.8.17. There is no confirmed impact on confidentiality or integrity. 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 available, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if feasible to mitigate potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-09T11:19:28.417Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd73d0e6bfc5ba1def3bac
Added to database: 04/01/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Last enriched: 05/01/2026, 12:56:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 43
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