CVE-2025-58959: WordPress Taskbot plugin <= 6.4 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

Published Oct 22, 2025
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Updated

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in AmentoTech Taskbot taskbot allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Taskbot: from n/a through <= 6.4.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Amentotech Taskbot<=6.4
WordPress Taskbot plugin<=6.4

Event History

Oct 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-58959?

CVE-2025-58959 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-58959?

To fix CVE-2025-58959, users should update AmentoTech Taskbot to version 6.5 or later.

3

What software does CVE-2025-58959 affect?

CVE-2025-58959 affects AmentoTech Taskbot and the WordPress Taskbot plugin, both up to and including version 6.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-58959?

CVE-2025-58959 is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, also known as a path traversal vulnerability.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-58959?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-58959 include unauthorized file access and potential file manipulation on the server.

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