CVE-2025-9693
CVE-2025-9693 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27643
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The User Meta – User Profile Builder and User management plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the postInsertUserProcess function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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-2025-9693?
- The User Meta – User Profile Builder and User management plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the postInsertUserProcess function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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-2025-9693?
- CVE-2025-9693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-9693 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9693?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-9693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27643.
- When was CVE-2025-9693 published?
- CVE-2025-9693 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-meta/tags/3.1.2/models/classes/UserInsert.php#L642
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d482f3a1-4a5a-4382-88b1-fd3b91605694?source=cve
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