Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator plugin through version 2.0.2. An authenticated attacker with low privileges may be able to delete arbitrary files, creating a high availability risk for affected WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the business risk is site disruption. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress properties and sites with many contributor-level or customer accounts.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53588 is a CWE-22 path traversal flaw in upc-ean-barcode-generator. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating remote, low-complexity exploitation requiring low privileges and no user interaction, with availability as the main impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator plugin version 2.0.2 or earlier. The sources do not identify affected roles, default permissions, or whether specific plugin features must be enabled.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated account, not anonymous access. Arbitrary file deletion can still disrupt site availability or break application behavior.
Researcher notes
Evidence is source-limited. The bundle identifies arbitrary file deletion via path traversal but does not provide vulnerable parameters, affected capabilities, a fixed version, exploit maturity, or proof-of-concept details. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using upc-ean-barcode-generator version 2.0.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no trusted fix is available.
- Limit WordPress accounts and roles to the minimum required privileges.
- Ensure recent, tested backups exist before remediation work.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the affected range.
- Review WordPress users for unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
- Check logs and file integrity monitoring for unexplained deletions.
- Verify backups can restore affected WordPress files.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H3.14Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.