CVE-2025-15470
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Arbitrary Directory Deletion in Eleganzo WordPress Theme

Publication date: 2026-04-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Eleganzo theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary directory deletion due to insufficient path validation in the akd_required_plugin_callback function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary directories on the server, including the WordPress root directory.
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Published
2026-04-15
Last Modified
2026-04-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-15470
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Vendor Product Version / Range
eleganzo eleganzo_theme to 1.2 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

The Eleganzo theme for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete arbitrary directories on the server. This happens because the function akd_required_plugin_callback does not properly validate file paths, enabling attackers to delete important directories, including the WordPress root directory.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a significant impact by allowing attackers to delete critical directories on your server. Since even users with low-level access (Subscriber) can exploit it, it can lead to loss of website data, disruption of service, and potentially complete site downtime if essential directories like the WordPress root are deleted.

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