CVE-2025-15693 — LOW (2.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The JCH Optimize WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not properly restrict a directory path provided to one of its administrative image-browsing features to within the site, allowing high-privilege users, administrators on single-site and sub-site administrators on multisite, to enumerate directories and file names outside the web root.

CVSS Score

2.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/73e664a8-9075-4fe6-9af4-b6f5d2ccfe3c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-15693?

CVE-2025-15693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). The JCH Optimize WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not properly restrict a directory path provided to one of its administrative image-browsing features to within the site, allowing high-privilege use...

How severe is CVE-2025-15693?

CVE-2025-15693 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15693?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.