CVE-2025-53588 HIGH

CVE-2025-53588: WordPress UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator Plugin <= 2.0.2 - Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Vendor Dmitry V. (Ceo Of "Ukr Solution")
Product UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 28, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution") UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator upc-ean-barcode-generator allows Path Traversal.This issue affects UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The UPC/EAN/GTIN Code Generator through version 2.0.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by disrupting the application's availability. The vulnerability requires low-level authentication and network access but does not compromise data confidentiality or integrity. Administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.2 when available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Disrupt the application's availability through a path traversal attack.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site availability may be disrupted if an authenticated user exploits this path traversal flaw.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authentication credentials and network access to the application.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 28, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated