CVE-2025-7643
CVE-2025-7643 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21852
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Attachment Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the handle_actions() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-7643?
- The Attachment Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the handle_actions() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
- How severe is CVE-2025-7643?
- CVE-2025-7643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-7643 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-7643?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-7643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-7643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21852.
- When was CVE-2025-7643 published?
- CVE-2025-7643 was published on 2025-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/attachment-manager/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5731b971-4408-4c64-809c-e95fba33009e?source=cve
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