CVE-2025-4206: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in trainingbusinesspros Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation
The WordPress CRM, Email & Marketing Automation for WordPress | Award Winner — Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'process_export_delete' and 'process_import_delete' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress, used for CRM, newsletters, and marketing automation, contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-4206) in the 'process_export_delete' and 'process_import_delete' functions. These functions do not properly validate file paths, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if critical files are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.1.1.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable Groundhogg plugin. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the system and may lead to remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions within the Groundhogg plugin. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin versions if possible.
CVE-2025-4206: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in trainingbusinesspros Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation
Description
The WordPress CRM, Email & Marketing Automation for WordPress | Award Winner — Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'process_export_delete' and 'process_import_delete' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress, used for CRM, newsletters, and marketing automation, contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-4206) in the 'process_export_delete' and 'process_import_delete' functions. These functions do not properly validate file paths, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if critical files are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.1.1.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable Groundhogg plugin. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the system and may lead to remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions within the Groundhogg plugin. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin versions if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-01T22:35:48.829Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d9817c4522896dcbd779b
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:39 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:32:16 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:44:30 PM
Views: 85
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