What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in FWDesign Easy Video Player Wordpress & WooCommerce fwdevp allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Easy Video Player Wordpress & WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 10.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Easy Video Player plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files such as configuration files, database credentials, or other private data by manipulating file paths in requests to the plugin. No user interaction or authentication is required to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive server files and credentials may be exposed to unauthorized access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated