Path Traversal Vulnerability in BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field Plugin
CVE-2025-48158
8.6HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 20 August 2025
What is CVE-2025-48158?
The BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field plugin is susceptible to a Path Traversal vulnerability, which allows attackers to manipulate file paths and gain unauthorized access to files on the server. This flaw primarily affects versions from n/a up to 3.0.1, enabling potential file deletion and data leakage, posing significant risks to the affected sites and users.

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Affected Version(s)
BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field <= 3.0.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Martino Spagnuolo (r3verii) (Patchstack Alliance)