How severe is CVE-2025-64253?

CVE-2025-64253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-64253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-64253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-64253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-64253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203598.

When was CVE-2025-64253 published?

CVE-2025-64253 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-64253

CVE-2025-64253 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203598
Weakness: CWE-35
Published: 2025-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in WordPress.org Health Check & Troubleshooting health-check allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Health Check & Troubleshooting: from n/a through <= 1.7.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-64253?: Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in WordPress.org Health Check & Troubleshooting health-check allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Health Check & Troubleshooting: from n/a through <= 1.7.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-64253?: CVE-2025-64253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-64253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-64253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-64253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-64253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203598.
When was CVE-2025-64253 published?: CVE-2025-64253 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/health-check/vulnerability/wordpress-health-check-troubleshooting-plugin-1-7-1-path-traversal-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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