What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4419?

CVE-2025-4419 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Hot Random Image are affected by CVE-2025-4419?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-4419, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3.. A patch is available.

Hot Random Image CVE-2025-4419

Q: How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-4419?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all and apply vendor patches when convenient. Review file handling controls.

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-05-22 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Path Traversal Hot Random Image PHP

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:43 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:43 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

May 22, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to access arbitrary images with allowed extensions, outside of the originally intended directory.

AnalysisAI

The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to access arbitrary images with allowed extensions, outside of the originally intended directory. Affected products include: Hot-Themes Hot Random Image.

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.