CVE-2025-7778 Icons Factory <= 1.6.12 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via delete_files() Function
Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution, affecting Icons Factory WordPress plugin users.
- 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-2025-7778?
CVE-2025-7778 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in artkrylov Icons Factory, published on 15 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Icons Factory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion due to insufficient authorization and improper path validation within the delete_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.12. 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).
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7778?
How do I fix CVE-2025-7778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-7778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m8m-65vx-9r5x.