CVE-2025-8574
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Arbitrary Table Deletion in WordPress Database Cleaner Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-30

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Database Cleaner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary table deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7. This is due to a lack of restriction on database tables that can be deleted. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete core WordPress tables.

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Published
2026-10-30
Last Modified
2026-10-30
Generated
2026-10-30
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2026-10-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2025-8574
EUVD
EUVD-2025-211228

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tigroumeow Database Cleaner: Cleanup, Optimization & Repair 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the Database Cleaner plugin for WordPress. It allows authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access or higher to delete core WordPress database tables due to insufficient restrictions on which tables can be deleted.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete critical WordPress tables, causing data loss, site failure, or complete site compromise. This requires Administrator access but could lead to severe operational disruption.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Database Cleaner plugin to the latest version beyond 1.4.7. Remove Administrator-level access for any unnecessary users and monitor for unauthorized database table deletions.

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