CVE-2025-7778: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in artkrylov Icons Factory
The Icons Factory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion due to insufficient authorization and improper path validation within the delete_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.12. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to 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-2025-7778 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Icons Factory WordPress plugin by artkrylov. The issue exists in the delete_files() function, which lacks sufficient authorization checks and proper path validation, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files are deleted. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially leading to complete compromise through remote code execution. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality and consider disabling or removing the plugin to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2025-7778: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in artkrylov Icons Factory
Description
The Icons Factory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion due to insufficient authorization and improper path validation within the delete_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.12. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to 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-2025-7778 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the Icons Factory WordPress plugin by artkrylov. The issue exists in the delete_files() function, which lacks sufficient authorization checks and proper path validation, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files are deleted. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially leading to complete compromise through remote code execution. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality and consider disabling or removing the plugin to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-17T22:02:28.623Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 689ef436ad5a09ad00697347
Added to database: 8/15/2025, 8:47:50 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:44:18 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:42:43 PM
Views: 135
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