CVE-2025-10916: FormGent (WordPress plugin) · External Control of File Name or Path
Affects FormGent (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FormGent | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-10916, European organizations should immediately verify if they use the FormGent plugin and identify the version in use. In the interim, restricting access to the plugin’s file management functionalities via web application firewalls (WAFs) or server-level access controls can reduce exposure. Implementing strict input validation and sanitization on file path parameters is critical to prevent path traversal and arbitrary file deletion. Organizations should also conduct regular backups of website data and server files to enable recovery in case of deletion. Monitoring server logs for unusual file deletion requests or anomalies can help detect exploitation attempts early. Additionally, isolating WordPress environments and running them with the least privilege necessary can limit the damage caused by successful exploitation.
Description
The FormGent WordPress plugin before 1.0.4 is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server.