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CVE-2025-4187: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in UserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-4187cvecve-2025-4187cwe-22
Published: Sat Jun 14 2025 (06/14/2025, 08:23:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: UserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin

Description

The UserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.10 via the userpro_fbconnect() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:32:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

The UserPro WordPress plugin contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the userpro_fbconnect() function that permits unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server. This affects all versions up to and including 5.1.10. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass pathname restrictions, potentially exposing sensitive server files. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, which may compromise server security or user data confidentiality. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or removing the UserPro plugin if feasible. Monitor official plugin sources for updates addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-05-01T12:49:24.396Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 684d3416a8c9212743818ae3

Added to database: 6/14/2025, 8:34:30 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:32:09 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 4:56:48 AM

Views: 93

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