CVE-2025-13377
CVE-2025-13377 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 10web 10web Booster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201539
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: 10web 10web Booster
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The 10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary folder deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the get_cache_dir_for_page_from_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.32.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders on the server, which can easily lead to a loss of data or a denial of service condition.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-13377?
- The 10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary folder deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the get_cache_dir_for_page_from_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.32.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders on the server, which can easily lead to a loss of data or a denial of service condition.
- How severe is CVE-2025-13377?
- CVE-2025-13377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-13377 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-13377?
- CVE-2025-13377 affects 10web 10web Booster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-13377?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-13377 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-13377 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201539.
- When was CVE-2025-13377 published?
- CVE-2025-13377 was published on 2025-12-06 and last updated on 2026-10-15.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3402434/tenweb-speed-optimizer
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8bcf51a-36ee-4d4d-b9d6-d9db0dafd791?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:10web:10web_booster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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