CVE-2025-7846: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in vanquish WordPress User Extra Fields
The WordPress User Extra Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the save_fields() function in all versions up to, and including, 16.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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-2025-7846 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability (CWE-36) in the WordPress User Extra Fields plugin. The flaw exists due to insufficient validation of file paths in the save_fields() function, enabling authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 16.7. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low-level authenticated access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to denial of service or remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting its potential to compromise 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 a fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply an official fix once released.
CVE-2025-7846: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in vanquish WordPress User Extra Fields
Description
The WordPress User Extra Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the save_fields() function in all versions up to, and including, 16.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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-2025-7846 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability (CWE-36) in the WordPress User Extra Fields plugin. The flaw exists due to insufficient validation of file paths in the save_fields() function, enabling authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 16.7. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low-level authenticated access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to denial of service or remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting its potential to compromise 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 a fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply an official fix once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-18T20:19:32.220Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69045cb533ef7ec31284379d
Added to database: 10/31/2025, 6:52:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:48:30 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:55:55 AM
Views: 141
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