Vulnerability Description
Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a site owner to explicitly make an instance of the file manager available to users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder
- https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/blob/master/php/elFinder.class.php#L5367
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/applicati
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-manager/trunk/lib/php/elFinde
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3319016/filester
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3335715/file-manager-advanced/trunk
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c2a166de-3bdf-4883-91b
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-0818?
CVE-2025-0818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary f...
How severe is CVE-2025-0818?
CVE-2025-0818 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-0818?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.