{"id":59791,"date":"2025-08-01T03:22:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:22:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:32:20","slug":"cve-2025-7645-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-wordpress-extensions-for-cf7-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7645-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-wordpress-extensions-for-cf7-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-7645: Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in WordPress Extensions For CF7 Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cybersecurity landscape is continually evolving, and vulnerabilities can emerge from the most unexpected corners. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-7645, has been identified in the Extensions For CF7 plugin, a widely used plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability is significant because it allows unauthenticated attackers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52809-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-national-weather-service-alerts\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"65940\">delete arbitrary<\/a> files on the server, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage. This blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-24000-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-wpexperts-post-smtp-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"78964\">post aims to provide an in-depth analysis of this vulnerability<\/a>, detailing how it works, the impact it can have, and how to mitigate its effects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-7645<br \/>\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS score)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: Arbitrary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49416-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-fastw3b-llc-fw-gallery\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66047\">file deletion with potential for remote<\/a> code execution and system compromise<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-911642773\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5835-droip-plugin-for-wordpress-unauthorized-access-and-modification-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"68967\">WordPress Extensions For CF7 Plugin<\/a> | Versions up to and including 3.2.8<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49886-critical-php-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-webgeniuslab-zikzag-core\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66112\">vulnerability originates from insufficient file<\/a> path validation in the &#8216;delete-file&#8217; field of the Extensions For CF7 plugin for WordPress. When an administrator deletes a submission, it allows an unauthenticated attacker to delete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7340-critical-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-ht-contact-form-widget-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66361\">arbitrary files<\/a> on the server. This deletion could include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-41668-critical-file-replacement-leading-to-unauthorized-access\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66296\">critical files<\/a> such as wp-config.php, which would lead to remote code execution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4272322395\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Below is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This example uses a HTTP request with a malicious payload aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7778-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-icons-factory-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79643\">deleting a specific file<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/wp-content\/plugins\/Extensions-For-CF7\/delete-file.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nfile_path=..\/wp-config.php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the &#8216;file_path&#8217; parameter is manipulated to point to the &#8216;wp-config.php&#8217; file, which is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6058-critical-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-wpbookit-wordpress-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66463\">critical configuration file for WordPress<\/a>. If the request is successful, the &#8216;wp-config.php&#8217; file is deleted, leading to a potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-26074-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-orkes-conductor-v3-21-11\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66028\">remote code execution vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To mitigate this vulnerability, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5821-critical-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-case-theme-user-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"83324\">users of the affected plugin<\/a> are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Furthermore, limiting the permissions of the web server and regularly backing up critical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52808-a-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-realtyelite\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"65899\">files<\/a> can also help reduce the impact of this vulnerability.<br \/>\nIt is essential to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5243-critical-security-vulnerability-in-smg-software-information-portal\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"68006\">vulnerabilities<\/a> and to ensure that all software, including plugins, is regularly updated to the latest version. Doing so can greatly reduce the risk of falling victim to cyberattacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The cybersecurity landscape is continually evolving, and vulnerabilities can emerge from the most unexpected corners. 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