CVE-2025-7712CWE-22

Madara - Core <= 2.2.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

Critical ยท published July 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated attacker can delete ANY file on your server, potentially wiping out critical files like wp-config.php! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of your server as a library. If someone can sneak in without being checked, they could walk right up to the shelves and remove any book they choose, including the ones that keep everything running smoothly! ๐Ÿ“š This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit it to erase essential files, paving the way for remote code execution. Imagine losing your entire website or having malicious code take over your server โ€” that's the real threat here!

Put simply

Think of your server as a library. If someone can sneak in without being checked, they could walk right up to the shelves and remove any book they choose, including the ones that keep everything running smoothly! ๐Ÿ“š The Madara - Core plugin allows arbitrary file deletion through inadequate file path validation in the wp_manga_delete_zip() function. This means an attacker can target and delete files without any authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit it to erase essential files, paving the way for remote code execution. Imagine losing your entire website or having malicious code take over your server โ€” that's the real threat here! Update the Madara - Core plugin to the latest version (2.2.4 or higher) immediately! Conduct a thorough review of your server's permissions and consider implementing stricter access controls to safeguard against unauthorized actions. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not just fixing a vulnerability โ€” you're leveling up your security hero status! โšก

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 ยท 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
0.00993 ยท 62.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 ยท Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-07-17T02:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUL 02:24Z
    Madara - Core <= 2.2.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
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