Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-13972
4.9MEDIUM
What is CVE-2025-13972?
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with administrator access to read arbitrary files on the server. This is due to inadequate path validation in the handle_big_object_download_request function, specifically when using the 'wht_download_big_object_origin' parameter. As a result, attackers can exploit this flaw to gain access to sensitive information, including database credentials and authentication keys, compromising the integrity of the site's security.
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Affected Version(s)
WatchTowerHQ * <= 3.15.0
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Camilla Flocco