CVE-2025-64235
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the AmentoTech Tuturn WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all Tuturn plugin installations running versions before 3.6, potentially exposing sensitive server files.
💻 Affected Systems
- AmentoTech Tuturn WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise through retrieval of configuration files containing database credentials, SSH keys, or other sensitive data leading to further exploitation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files like wp-config.php, potentially exposing database credentials and enabling site takeover.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions, though sensitive files may still be exposed.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with simple HTTP requests.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/tuturn/vulnerability/wordpress-tuturn-plugin-3-6-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Tuturn plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If not, download version 3.6+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old version
7. Upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Tuturn Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate tuturn
Web Server Path Restriction
linuxConfigure web server to block directory traversal attempts
# For Apache: Add to .htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Tuturn version. If version is below 3.6, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get tuturn --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Tuturn plugin version is 3.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns
- Requests to unexpected file paths in plugin directory
- 403/404 errors for traversal attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests with encoded directory traversal sequences
- Unusual file download patterns from plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
web_requests WHERE url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS '%2e%2e%2f' AND url CONTAINS 'tuturn'