Critical · published December 8, 2025
⚠️ A sneaky lack of path verification is the root of this issue! Emlog Pro 2.5.20 can let attackers delete files arbitrarily, like a diner who accidentally orders their steak without checking for allergies! Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't check your order before sending it out — if the server doesn't verify what's on the ticket, you might end up with an empty plate when all you wanted was some fries! An attacker could exploit this flaw to delete important files or directories, potentially causing your website to malfunction or lose critical data. That's a hefty risk for something that could have been simply verified!
Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't check your order before sending it out — if the server doesn't verify what's on the ticket, you might end up with an empty plate when all you wanted was some fries! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the admin/template.php and admin/plugin.php components due to missing path verification and code filtering on deletion parameters, leading to arbitrary file deletion.
An attacker could exploit this flaw to delete important files or directories, potentially causing your website to malfunction or lose critical data. That's a hefty risk for something that could have been simply verified! To mitigate this vulnerability, update Emlog Pro to the latest version immediately. Consider implementing stricter input validation and path checks to ensure that only authorized files can be deleted. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be back on track in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| emlog/emlog | all versions | — |