CVE-2025-59566 is a path traversal vulnerability found in the Workreap theme's plugin developed by AmentoTech, affecting versions up to and including 3.3.5. This vulnerability arises due to improper limitation of pathname inputs, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths to access directories and files outside the intended restricted scope. The flaw permits an authenticated user with low privileges to traverse the file system and read sensitive files that should be inaccessible. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, making it relatively easy to exploit given the low attack complexity. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.6, reflecting high severity, with a vector indicating network attack vector, low complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the potential for data leakage or partial disruption of services is significant. The vulnerability primarily threatens confidentiality by exposing sensitive files, but also poses risks to integrity and availability to a lesser extent. The issue affects websites or platforms using the Workreap theme plugin, which is commonly used for freelance marketplaces and job boards, potentially exposing business-critical or user data. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on October 22, 2025, and no official patches or mitigations are linked yet, emphasizing the need for immediate attention by affected parties.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as configuration files, user data, or proprietary business information hosted on platforms using the Workreap theme plugin. This can result in reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations due to data breaches), and potential financial losses. The ability to read restricted files may also facilitate further attacks, such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. Given that Workreap is a popular theme for freelance and job marketplace websites, organizations operating in these sectors are particularly at risk. The partial impact on integrity and availability could lead to data tampering or service disruptions, affecting business continuity. The threat is more acute for organizations that have not implemented strict file system permissions or network segmentation. Since exploitation requires authentication with low privileges, insider threats or compromised user accounts could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability. Overall, the impact on confidentiality is critical, with additional risks to integrity and availability, making this a significant threat for European entities relying on this software.

1. Apply patches or updates from AmentoTech as soon as they become available to address the path traversal vulnerability. 2. In the absence of official patches, implement strict file system permissions to restrict access to sensitive directories and files, ensuring the web server user has minimal privileges. 3. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block path traversal attempts targeting the Workreap plugin. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of the Workreap theme plugin and related components to identify and remediate insecure file handling. 5. Monitor logs for unusual file access patterns or unauthorized attempts to access restricted directories. 6. Enforce strong authentication and access controls to reduce the risk of low-privilege accounts being compromised or misused. 7. Segment critical systems and sensitive data repositories to limit the impact of a successful exploitation. 8. Educate administrators and developers about secure coding practices related to file path handling to prevent similar vulnerabilities in customizations or future updates.