WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

WatchTowerHQ < 3.16.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via 'wht_download_big_object_origin' Parameter

Description

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.

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 3.16.1

References

Classification

Type
LFI
OWASP top 10
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
ChamlaVic
Verified
No

Timeline

Publicly Published
2025-12-11 (about 3 months ago)
Added
2025-12-11 (about 3 months ago)
Last Updated
2026-01-13 (about 2 months ago)

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