CVE-2025-6070: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in josxha Restrict File Access
The Restrict File Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the output() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-6070 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the josxha Restrict File Access WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.2. The vulnerability exists in the output() function, which does not properly restrict pathname input, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored in files accessible by the web server user. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting Subscriber-level user permissions or disabling the plugin if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor official josxha and WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-6070: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in josxha Restrict File Access
Description
The Restrict File Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the output() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-6070 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the josxha Restrict File Access WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.2. The vulnerability exists in the output() function, which does not properly restrict pathname input, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored in files accessible by the web server user. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting Subscriber-level user permissions or disabling the plugin if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor official josxha and WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-13T14:24:54.975Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 684d3417a8c9212743818b27
Added to database: 6/14/2025, 8:34:31 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:41:29 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 6:46:33 PM
Views: 142
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