{"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":"CVE-2025-7645: Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in WordPress Extensions For CF7 Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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 delete arbitrary<\/a> files on the server, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage. This blog 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

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-7645
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Arbitrary file deletion with potential for remote<\/a> code execution and system compromise<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

WordPress Extensions For CF7 Plugin<\/a> | Versions up to and including 3.2.8<\/p>\n

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

This vulnerability originates from insufficient file<\/a> path validation in the ‘delete-file’ field of the Extensions For CF7 plugin for WordPress. When an administrator deletes a submission, it allows an unauthenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files<\/a> on the server. This deletion could include critical files<\/a> such as wp-config.php, which would lead to remote code execution.<\/p>\n

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

Below is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This example uses a HTTP request with a malicious payload aimed at deleting a specific file<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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
In this example, the ‘file_path’ parameter is manipulated to point to the ‘wp-config.php’ file, which is a critical configuration file for WordPress<\/a>. If the request is successful, the ‘wp-config.php’ file is deleted, leading to a potential remote code execution vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, 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 files<\/a> can also help reduce the impact of this vulnerability.
\nIt is essential to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and 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":"
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