CVE-2025-53561: WordPress Prevent files / folders access Plugin <= 2.6.0 - Path Traversal Vulnerability

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-08-20 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-35

Description

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in miniOrange Prevent files / folders access prevent-file-access allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Prevent files / folders access: from n/a through <= 2.6.0.

Affected products

miniOrange Prevent files / folders access: through 2.6.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/prevent-file-access/vulnerability/wordpress-prevent-files-folders-access-plugin-2-6-0-path-traversal-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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