CVE-2025-69377: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in vanquish User Extra Fields
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Path Traversal.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 17.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-69377 in vanquish User Extra Fields plugin allows path traversal due to improper restriction of pathname inputs. This can be exploited remotely with low privileges and no user interaction, potentially causing a denial of service condition. The CVSS score is 7.7 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability. The affected versions include all versions up to 17.0. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this path traversal vulnerability to disrupt the availability of the affected system or service. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Avoid exposing the affected plugin to untrusted users if possible.
CVE-2025-69377: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in vanquish User Extra Fields
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Path Traversal.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 17.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-69377 in vanquish User Extra Fields plugin allows path traversal due to improper restriction of pathname inputs. This can be exploited remotely with low privileges and no user interaction, potentially causing a denial of service condition. The CVSS score is 7.7 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability. The affected versions include all versions up to 17.0. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this path traversal vulnerability to disrupt the availability of the affected system or service. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Avoid exposing the affected plugin to untrusted users if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-31T20:13:05.452Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9fabe58cf853bab8cf6
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 11:01:40 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 1:39:50 PM
Views: 22
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