CVE-2025-14344: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms
The Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'plupload_ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin suffers from a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the 'plupload_ajax_delete_file' function. This improper limitation of pathname allows unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially leading to denial of service, data loss, or further compromise depending on the files deleted. The high CVSS score (9.8) indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin functionality, disable or remove the plugin if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts targeting the plugin endpoints.
CVE-2025-14344: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms
Description
The Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'plupload_ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin suffers from a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the 'plupload_ajax_delete_file' function. This improper limitation of pathname allows unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially leading to denial of service, data loss, or further compromise depending on the files deleted. The high CVSS score (9.8) indicates critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin functionality, disable or remove the plugin if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts targeting the plugin endpoints.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-09T14:43:34.014Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693b918b650da22753edbe4d
Added to database: 12/12/2025, 3:52:43 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:46:45 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:00:26 PM
Views: 174
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