CVE-2025-14675: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in metabox Meta Box
The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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-2025-14675 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Meta Box WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.11.1. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'ajax_delete_file' function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences such as remote code execution by deleting critical files like wp-config.php. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can result in denial of service or remote code execution if critical files are removed. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the Meta Box plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-14675: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in metabox Meta Box
Description
The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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-2025-14675 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Meta Box WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.11.1. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'ajax_delete_file' function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to severe consequences such as remote code execution by deleting critical files like wp-config.php. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can result in denial of service or remote code execution if critical files are removed. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the Meta Box plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-13T16:53:02.153Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69abd7bec48b3f10ff68538e
Added to database: 3/7/2026, 7:46:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:17:47 PM
Last updated: 4/20/2026, 11:16:51 PM
Views: 47
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