CVE-2025-7645: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in htplugins Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection)
The Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'delete-file' field in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, when an administrator deletes the submission, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-7645 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection) WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'delete-file' field, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server during the deletion of form submissions by an administrator. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.8 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the path traversal vulnerability when an administrator deletes a submission. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The integrity and availability of the affected system are severely impacted, but confidentiality is not directly affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid deleting submissions via the vulnerable interface if possible. Follow up with the vendor for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-7645: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in htplugins Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection)
Description
The Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'delete-file' field in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, when an administrator deletes the submission, 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-2025-7645 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Extensions For CF7 (Contact form 7 Database, Conditional Fields and Redirection) WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'delete-file' field, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server during the deletion of form submissions by an administrator. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.8 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the path traversal vulnerability when an administrator deletes a submission. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The integrity and availability of the affected system are severely impacted, but confidentiality is not directly affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid deleting submissions via the vulnerable interface if possible. Follow up with the vendor for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-14T15:47:06.572Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 687f33ada83201eaac18c00e
Added to database: 7/22/2025, 6:46:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:53:00 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:38:45 PM
Views: 191
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