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