What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-13801?

CVE-2025-13801 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2025-13801?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all face notable risk from CVE-2025-13801, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-13801?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-13801. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-13801?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

WordPress CVE-2025-13801

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-01-07 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Path Traversal

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 07, 2026 - 12:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.8 via the file parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects the file component of Yoco Payments (WordPress plugin). The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.8 via the file parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected ProductsAI

Vendor: WordPress. Product: Yoco Payments (WordPress plugin). Versions: up to 3.8.8. Component: file.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.