CVE-2025-12000 is a path traversal vulnerability classified under CWE-22 affecting the WPFunnels plugin for WordPress, a tool designed to build sales funnels and collect leads. The vulnerability exists in the wpfnl_delete_log() function, which fails to properly validate file paths before deleting files. This flaw allows an attacker with administrator privileges to craft malicious requests that delete arbitrary files on the server. Since the attacker must be authenticated with high privileges, exploitation is limited to compromised or malicious admin users. However, the impact is severe because deleting critical files such as wp-config.php can lead to remote code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.6.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impact. No public exploits are currently known, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was reserved on 2025-10-20 and published on 2025-11-08. Given the plugin’s role in marketing and sales funnels, organizations using it may be targeted to disrupt business operations or gain further foothold via remote code execution.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk especially for those relying on WordPress-based marketing and sales funnel tools like WPFunnels. Successful exploitation can lead to deletion of critical server files, causing service outages, data loss, or enabling remote code execution that compromises the entire web server. This can disrupt online sales, lead generation, and customer engagement platforms, impacting revenue and reputation. The requirement for administrator-level access limits the attack surface but also highlights the importance of securing admin accounts and monitoring for insider threats. Organizations in sectors with high e-commerce activity, such as retail, travel, and digital services, are particularly vulnerable. Additionally, the potential for remote code execution elevates the risk of lateral movement and broader network compromise within enterprise environments.

1. Immediately restrict administrator access to trusted personnel and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Monitor logs for unusual file deletion activities, especially targeting critical WordPress files like wp-config.php. 3. Implement file integrity monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized changes or deletions of important files. 4. Isolate WordPress installations and run them with least privilege to limit the impact of file deletions. 5. Regularly back up WordPress files and databases to enable quick recovery in case of file deletion or compromise. 6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from the WPFunnels vendor and apply them promptly once available. 7. Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the WPFunnels plugin if immediate patching is not possible. 8. Conduct security audits and penetration testing focusing on admin-level access controls and plugin vulnerabilities.