CVE-2025-7667
Description
The Restrict File Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'restrict-file-access' page. 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), via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Affected WordPress components
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restrict-file-access Plugin · restrict-file-accessUp to and including 1.1.2View 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
- josxha Restrict File Access — Up to and including 1.1.2
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-file-access/trunk/admin/admin.php#L78
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e1105717-134b-48cc-960d-f78437c06793?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record