CVE-2025-7712 Madara - Core <= 2.2.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files via path traversal, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-7712?
CVE-2025-7712 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in MangaBooth Madara - Core, published on 17 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Madara - Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the wp_manga_delete_zip() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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).
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7712?
How do I fix CVE-2025-7712?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7712 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-7712 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7712 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfmf-rfqg-w6rc.