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.
CVE-2025-13972 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.9 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WatchTowerHQ. It affects Versions up to 3.16.0 and is fixed in 3.16.1.
CVE-2025-13972 is tracked for the Plugin WatchTowerHQ as medium severity with CVSS 4.9. The affected range is Versions up to 3.16.0. Update WatchTowerHQ to 3.16.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
watchtowerhq
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2025-13972 |
| Patched Versions |
3.16.1
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.16.0
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