CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-22288

MediumCVSS 4.1
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.35%

26th percentile - higher than 26% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin (WPMU DEV) for WordPress is vulnerable to path traversal of type '.../...//' in versions up to, and including, 3.17.0. The vulnerability may allow access to files outside the intended directory.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit path traversal to read or manipulate files on the server, potentially leading to data leakage or further compromise. The risk depends on server configuration and permissions.

Recommendation

Update the Smush plugin to a version newer than 3.17.0. Until patched, consider restricting access to image processing features and monitor for unusual requests.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Smush Image Compression and Optimization wp-smushit allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Smush Image Compression and Optimization: from n/a through <= 3.17.0.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS