CVE-2025-14675
HIGH
7.2
CVSS 3.1
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).
Affected WordPress components
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Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites Plugin · meta-boxUp to and including 5.11.1View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- metabox Meta Box — Up to and including 5.11.1
References
- github.com https://github.com/wpmetabox/meta-box/pull/1654
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meta-box/tags/5.11.0/inc/fields/file.php#L30
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meta-box/tags/5.11.0/inc/fields/file.php#L54
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3475210/meta-box#file3
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/036467de-95bb-4bfd-9522-df8dc17f3102?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record