Overview
The CVE-2025-28955 vulnerability is a critical security flaw identified in FWDesign’s Easy Video Player for both WordPress and WooCommerce platforms. This vulnerability allows attackers to traverse directories improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized system access or data leakage. As it affects a popular plugin used across numerous e-commerce and content management sites, its potential impact is significant and warrants immediate attention.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-28955
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Easy Video Player WordPress | n/a – 10.0
Easy Video Player WooCommerce | n/a – 10.0
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the path validation for the Easy Video Player plugin. An attacker can craft a request with a manipulated file path that allows them to traverse directories outside of the intended scope, potentially gaining access to sensitive system files or data.
Conceptual Example Code
A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited is demonstrated below:
GET /wp-content/plugins/easy-video-player/download.php?file=../../../wp-config.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn this example, the attacker is attempting to access the “wp-config.php” file, which is a critical configuration file in a WordPress installation. By manipulating the “file” parameter in the request, the attacker can traverse directories outside of the intended scope.
Mitigation and Recommendations
Users of the Easy Video Player WordPress and WooCommerce plugins are advised to apply the latest vendor patch to rectify the vulnerability. As an immediate temporary mitigation measure, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regular vulnerability scans and updates should be part of a comprehensive security strategy to protect against such threats.
