CVE-2025-10176: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in tvcnet The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver
The The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the prepare_items function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-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).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10176 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.0.4). The flaw arises from inadequate validation of file paths in the prepare_items function, enabling authenticated users with Administrator privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, indicating high severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server due to improper path validation. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation, and may lead to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a high CVSS score of 7.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions within the plugin. Avoid using versions up to and including 2.0.4 if possible.
CVE-2025-10176: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in tvcnet The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver
Description
The The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the prepare_items function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-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).
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10176 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.0.4). The flaw arises from inadequate validation of file paths in the prepare_items function, enabling authenticated users with Administrator privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, indicating high severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server due to improper path validation. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation, and may lead to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a high CVSS score of 7.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions within the plugin. Avoid using versions up to and including 2.0.4 if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-09T14:22:13.736Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c4911f425bab5fac53e14d
Added to database: 9/12/2025, 9:31:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:58:24 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 12:42:05 PM
Views: 290
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