CVE-2025-5393CWE-73

Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme <= 7.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

Critical · published July 15, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A lack of file path validation means an unauthenticated attacker can delete any file on your server! That's like giving someone the power to erase pages from your diary without anyone knowing. 🔥 Think of your website as a library, where each file represents a book. Insufficient validation in the alone_import_pack_restore_data() function is like a librarian who lets anyone enter and take any book without checking their ID. One wrong removal could mean losing your most valuable texts! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could delete crucial files like wp-config.php, which would grant them the keys to the kingdom - complete control over your site. Imagine the chaos they could unleash if they execute malicious code from a deleted file!

Put simply

Think of your website as a library, where each file represents a book. Insufficient validation in the alone_import_pack_restore_data() function is like a librarian who lets anyone enter and take any book without checking their ID. One wrong removal could mean losing your most valuable texts! The Alone Charity WordPress theme suffers from an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability due to inadequate checks in the alone_import_pack_restore_data() function, affecting all versions up to 7.8.5. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to delete files they shouldn't have access to, paving the way for potential remote code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could delete crucial files like wp-config.php, which would grant them the keys to the kingdom - complete control over your site. Imagine the chaos they could unleash if they execute malicious code from a deleted file! To secure your site, immediately update the Alone theme to version 7.8.7 or later, where this vulnerability has been fully patched. Regularly audit your themes and plugins to ensure all components are secure and up-to-date. 🛡️ You've got this! By applying these updates, you can protect your site and maintain your hero status in the fight against vulnerabilities! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00643 · 50.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2025-07-15T03:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 03:43Z
    Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme <= 7.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
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