CVE-2025-9950: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft
The Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6 via the rrrlgvwr_get_file function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Error Log Viewer plugin by BestWebSoft for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the rrrlgvwr_get_file function. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to bypass directory restrictions and read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.6. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to read arbitrary files on the server, which may contain sensitive information. This could lead to information disclosure but does not impact integrity or availability. The medium CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and the read-only nature of the impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to file access within the plugin. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible.
CVE-2025-9950: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft
Description
The Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6 via the rrrlgvwr_get_file function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Error Log Viewer plugin by BestWebSoft for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the rrrlgvwr_get_file function. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to bypass directory restrictions and read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.6. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator to read arbitrary files on the server, which may contain sensitive information. This could lead to information disclosure but does not impact integrity or availability. The medium CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and the read-only nature of the impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to file access within the plugin. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-03T13:46:51.533Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68ea263e5baaa01f1ca10007
Added to database: 10/11/2025, 9:41:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:17:11 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:37:40 AM
Views: 189
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