CVE-2025-8357: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in dglingren Media Library Assistant
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in the /wp-content/uploads directory due to insufficient file path validation and user capability checking in the _process_mla_download_file function in all versions up to, and including, 3.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server from the /wp-content/uploads/ directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-8357 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin. Authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit insufficient file path validation and capability checks in the _process_mla_download_file function to delete arbitrary files from the /wp-content/uploads directory. This affects all versions up to and including 3.27. The vulnerability impacts availability by enabling unauthorized file deletion but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files within the WordPress uploads directory, potentially disrupting website functionality or availability of media content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild 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 Author-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-8357: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in dglingren Media Library Assistant
Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in the /wp-content/uploads directory due to insufficient file path validation and user capability checking in the _process_mla_download_file function in all versions up to, and including, 3.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server from the /wp-content/uploads/ directory.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-8357 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin. Authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit insufficient file path validation and capability checks in the _process_mla_download_file function to delete arbitrary files from the /wp-content/uploads directory. This affects all versions up to and including 3.27. The vulnerability impacts availability by enabling unauthorized file deletion but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files within the WordPress uploads directory, potentially disrupting website functionality or availability of media content. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild 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 Author-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-30T13:56:59.477Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68a401efad5a09ad00f237be
Added to database: 8/19/2025, 4:47:43 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:01:11 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 6:35:59 AM
Views: 154
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