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