CVE-2025-68002
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the Open User Map WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running Open User Map version 1.4.16 or earlier. Attackers can potentially access sensitive system files and configuration data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Open User Map 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 via retrieval of sensitive files like wp-config.php (containing database credentials), /etc/passwd, or other configuration files leading to full system access.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive WordPress configuration files, database credentials, and potentially other web-accessible files on the server.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted to web-accessible directories only, preventing access to critical system files.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is publicly documented with proof-of-concept details available. Exploitation requires minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.17 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Open User Map and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.4.17 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Open User Map plugin until patched
Web application firewall rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in requests to the plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on sensitive directories
- Deploy web application firewall with path traversal detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Open User Map version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=open-user-map --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.4.17 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file access patterns from web users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences (../, ..\, etc.)
SIEM Query:
web.url:*open-user-map* AND web.url:*../*