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4 vulnerabilities found for WatchTowerHQ by watchtowerhq
CVE-2025-13972 (GCVE-0-2025-13972)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2025-12-12 03:20 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchTowerHQ <= 3.16.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via 'wht_download_big_object_origin' Parameter
Summary
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read via the 'wht_download_big_object_origin' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.0. This is due to insufficient path validation in the handle_big_object_download_request function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and a valid access token, to read arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchtowerhq | WatchTowerHQ |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.16.0
(semver)
|
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CVE-2024-9933 (GCVE-0-2024-9933)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-10-26 01:58 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchTowerHQ <= 3.10.1 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator due to Missing Empty Value Check
Summary
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Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Assigner
References
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchtowerhq | WatchTowerHQ |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.10.1
(semver)
|
|
| watchtowerhq | watchtower |
Affected:
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(semver)
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CVE-2025-13972 (GCVE-0-2025-13972)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-12 03:20 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchTowerHQ <= 3.16.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via 'wht_download_big_object_origin' Parameter
Summary
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read via the 'wht_download_big_object_origin' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.0. This is due to insufficient path validation in the handle_big_object_download_request function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and a valid access token, to read arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Affected:
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CVE-2024-9933 (GCVE-0-2024-9933)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-26 01:58 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchTowerHQ <= 3.10.1 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator due to Missing Empty Value Check
Summary
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Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Assigner
References
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchtowerhq | WatchTowerHQ |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.10.1
(semver)
|
|
| watchtowerhq | watchtower |
Affected:
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