What is the severity of CVE-2025-31825?

The severity of CVE-2025-31825 is considered significant due to its potential for path traversal exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31825?

To fix CVE-2025-31825, update the Pixelgrade Category Icon or WordPress Category Icon plugin to a patched version.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31825?

CVE-2025-31825 affects Pixelgrade Category Icon and WordPress Category Icon versions from 1.0.0 and below.

What is a path traversal vulnerability as seen in CVE-2025-31825?

A path traversal vulnerability like CVE-2025-31825 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to files and directories on the server.

Is CVE-2025-31825 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-31825 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to craft requests that manipulate file paths.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-31825

medium

4.9

CWE

EPSS

0.052%

3/4/2025

7/4/2025

CVE-2025-31825: WordPress Category Icon plugin <= 1.0.0 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 03 2025(Updated: 5 days ago)

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in pixelgrade Category Icon allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Category Icon: from n/a through 1.0.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Pixelgrade Category Icon	>=1.0.0
WordPress Category Icon	<=1.0.0

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/category-icon/vulnerability/wordpress-category-icon-plugin-1-0-0-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31825?
The severity of CVE-2025-31825 is considered significant due to its potential for path traversal exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31825?
To fix CVE-2025-31825, update the Pixelgrade Category Icon or WordPress Category Icon plugin to a patched version.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-31825?
CVE-2025-31825 affects Pixelgrade Category Icon and WordPress Category Icon versions from 1.0.0 and below.
What is a path traversal vulnerability as seen in CVE-2025-31825?
A path traversal vulnerability like CVE-2025-31825 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to files and directories on the server.
Is CVE-2025-31825 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-31825 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to craft requests that manipulate file paths.

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