Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Path Traversal.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 17.0.
Published: 2026-02-20
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary File Deletion
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling path traversal and arbitrary deletion of files. An attacker can cause loss of critical files, potentially disrupting site operation or corrupting data. This weakness falls under CWE‑22.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects the WordPress User Extra Fields plugin developed by vanquish, with all releases up to version 17.0 being vulnerable. Any WordPress installation that uses the plugin before the 17.1 update is exposed to this issue.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.7 indicates high severity, but the EPSS score of less than 1 percent suggests exploitation is unlikely at the moment. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation most likely requires a web-based request that can influence the file path parameter sent to the plugin’s deletion routine; no explicit authentication or elevated privileges are mentioned, indicating local control of the site may suffice.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 27, 2026 at 20:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the User Extra Fields plugin to version 17.1 or later, which removes path traversal handling.
  • If upgrading is not immediately possible, disable or delete the plugin’s file deletion functionality or block access to the endpoint that performs deletions.
  • Apply the principle of least privilege by ensuring that web server processes have only the permissions necessary for serving content, preventing them from deleting critical files.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 27, 2026 at 20:24 UTC.

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History

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Vanquish
Vanquish user Extra Fields
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Vanquish
Vanquish user Extra Fields
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Path Traversal.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 17.0.
Title WordPress User Extra Fields plugin <= 17.0 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References

Subscriptions

Vanquish User Extra Fields
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T20:56:54.569Z

Reserved: 2025-12-31T20:13:05.452Z

Link: CVE-2025-69377

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-02-25T15:39:57.822Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-02-20T16:22:22.147

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-69377

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-27T20:30:12Z

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