CVE-2025-22773: WordPress Htaccess File Editor <= 1.0.19 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.19.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WP Chill Htaccess File Editor<=1.0.19

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Htaccess File Editor wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.0.20).

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22773?

CVE-2025-22773 is rated as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22773?

To fix CVE-2025-22773, you should update the WPChill Htaccess File Editor plugin to a version later than 1.0.19.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-22773?

CVE-2025-22773 affects WPChill Htaccess File Editor and WordPress Htaccess File Editor versions up to 1.0.19.

4

What kind of issues does CVE-2025-22773 introduce?

CVE-2025-22773 allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, leading to sensitive information exposure.

5

Who is the vendor for the software affected by CVE-2025-22773?

The vendor for the affected software related to CVE-2025-22773 is WPChill.

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