CVE-2025-7643
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Publication date: 2025-07-18
Last updated on: 2025-07-22
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | attachment_manager | 2.1.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to delete important files on your server without authentication, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution, which could compromise your entire website and server.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Attachment Manager WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server due to insufficient file path validation in the handle_actions() function. This can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately uninstall or deactivate the Attachment Manager plugin if it is installed, as it has been permanently closed and removed from availability. Additionally, ensure your WordPress installation is up to date and monitor your server for any unauthorized file deletions, especially critical files like wp-config.php. [1]