Path Traversal Vulnerability in Code Explorer Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-15487

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Code Explorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-15487?

The Code Explorer plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.4.6, is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability through the 'file' parameter. This flaw enables authenticated users with Administrator-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. This presents a serious risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data hosted on affected WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Code Explorer 0 <= 1.4.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/code-explorer/...

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

Bhumividh Treloges
.