CVE-2026-95525
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Subscriber Arbitrary File Deletion in WP User Frontend

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Arbitrary File Deletion in WP User Frontend <= 4.3.11 versions.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-95525
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85494

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_user_frontend wp_user_frontend to 4.3.11 (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

This vulnerability allows subscribers to delete arbitrary files on a WordPress site running WP User Frontend versions 4.3.11 or earlier. The issue stems from insufficient access controls, enabling authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions to perform unauthorized file deletions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete critical files on your WordPress site, potentially causing data loss, site downtime, or disruption of services. This could lead to reputational damage or loss of sensitive user data if backups are not available.

Mitigation Strategies

Update WP User Frontend to the latest version (4.3.12 or higher) to patch the arbitrary file deletion vulnerability. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a fix is released.

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