{"id":57257,"date":"2025-07-04T21:27:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T21:27:16","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T07:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:08:44","slug":"cve-2025-6755-wordpress-plugin-vulnerability-leads-to-arbitrary-file-deletion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6755-wordpress-plugin-vulnerability-leads-to-arbitrary-file-deletion\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-6755: WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Leads to Arbitrary File Deletion<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we delve into a serious vulnerability, CVE-2025-6755, which targets the Game Users Share Buttons plugin for WordPress. This plugin, used extensively within the WordPress community, is popular among those looking to engage their user base with social media sharing options. Unfortunately, it has been found to have a severe vulnerability<\/a> that could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
\nThe vulnerability, which is due to insufficient file path validation<\/a> in a particular function, has a significant impact. It could lead to unauthorized system<\/a> access, data leakage, or even a full system compromise. Given the popularity of WordPress and the widespread use of the plugin<\/a>, the implications of this vulnerability are far-reaching and demand immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-6755
\nSeverity: High (CVSS Score 8.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low (Subscriber-level)
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Game Users Share Buttons for WordPress<\/a> | Up to 1.3.0<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability lies in the ajaxDeleteTheme() function of the plugin, which does not adequately validate file paths<\/a>. An attacker with subscriber-level access could exploit this by adding arbitrary file<\/a> paths to the themeNameId parameter of an AJAX request. This could lead to deletion of critical system files or execution of remote<\/a> code.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a conceptual example of an AJAX request that an attacker might use to exploit the vulnerability<\/a>:<\/p>\n

POST \/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\naction=gameusers_share_buttons_delete_theme&themeNameId=..\/..\/..\/..\/wp-config.php<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the example above, the attacker is attempting to delete the ‘wp-config.php’ file, a critical WordPress configuration file<\/a>. If successful, this could lead to significant disruptions or even allow for further exploits<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the vendor-supplied patch. For those who cannot immediately patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. These systems can help detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.
\nAs always, it’s important to keep your systems and plugins<\/a> up to date to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities. Regularly monitoring for new patches and updates should be part of your standard security protocol. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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