What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3294?

CVE-2025-3294 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.3%.

Which versions of Wp Editor are affected by CVE-2025-3294?

Organizations using WP Editor face moderate risk from CVE-2025-3294, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-3294?

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

Wp Editor CVE-2025-3294

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-04-17 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE Path Traversal Wp Editor PHP

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:37 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:37 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Apr 17, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file update due to missing file path validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible assuming the files can be written to by the web server.

AnalysisAI

The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file update due to missing file path validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.9.1. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file update due to missing file path validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible assuming the files can be written to by the web server. Affected products include: Benjaminrojas Wp Editor.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.