CVE-2025-6381: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in beeteam368 BeeTeam368 Extensions
The BeeTeam368 Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.4 via the handle_remove_temp_file() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions on files outside of the originally intended directory. This vulnerability can be used to delete the wp-config.php file, which can be leveraged into a site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-6381 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability (CWE-36) in the BeeTeam368 Extensions WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.3.4. The vulnerability exists in the handle_remove_temp_file() function, allowing authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files outside the plugin's intended directory. This includes the ability to delete the wp-config.php file, which can be leveraged to take over the WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, including wp-config.php. This can disrupt site availability and enable site takeover, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the WordPress installation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible.
CVE-2025-6381: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in beeteam368 BeeTeam368 Extensions
Description
The BeeTeam368 Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.4 via the handle_remove_temp_file() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions on files outside of the originally intended directory. This vulnerability can be used to delete the wp-config.php file, which can be leveraged into a site takeover.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-6381 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability (CWE-36) in the BeeTeam368 Extensions WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.3.4. The vulnerability exists in the handle_remove_temp_file() function, allowing authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files outside the plugin's intended directory. This includes the ability to delete the wp-config.php file, which can be leveraged to take over the WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, including wp-config.php. This can disrupt site availability and enable site takeover, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the WordPress installation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-19T18:45:51.733Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 685f63f06f40f0eb726a5763
Added to database: 6/28/2025, 3:39:28 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:37:57 AM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 9:47:54 AM
Views: 155
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