CVE-2025-4419: The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4419?

hot random image: upgrade to 1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4419 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4419 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-4419 affect?

CVE-2025-4419 affects hot random image. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4419?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-4419 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting hot random image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to access arbitrary images with allowed extensions, outside of the originally intended directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: hot-themes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hot-themes hot random image UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.3

Fixed in: 1.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hot-random-image || rpm -q hot-random-image || hot-random-image --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hot-random-image

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hot-random-image

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4419?

hot random image: upgrade to 1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4419 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4419 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4419 affect?

CVE-2025-4419 affects hot random image. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to

How urgent is CVE-2025-4419?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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