CVE 4.9 MEDIUM

WatchTowerHQ <= 3.15.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via 'wht_download_big_object_origin' Parameter_CVE-2025-13972

4.9 / 10
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read via the 'wht_download_big_object_origin' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.0. This is due to insufficient path validation in the handle_big_object_download_request function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and a valid access token, to read arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2025-13972
Source Wordfence
Published Dec 12, 2025 at 03:20

Affected Product

Vendor watchtowerhq
Product WatchTowerHQ
Version *
Affected Versions watchtowerhq WatchTowerHQ *

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