CVE-2025-7712
Published: 17 July 2025
Summary
CVE-2025-7712 is a critical-severity Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Mangabooth (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 9.1 (Critical).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked in the top 7.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
The strongest mitigations our analysis identified are NIST 800-53 SI-10 (Information Input Validation) and SI-2 (Flaw Remediation).
Deeper analysis
The Madara - Core plugin for WordPress is affected by an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in all versions through 2.2.3. The issue stems from insufficient file path validation in the wp_manga_delete_zip() function, which permits path traversal and is tracked as CWE-22. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, reflecting network-accessible attack conditions with no required authentication or user interaction.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can invoke the vulnerable function to delete arbitrary files on the underlying server. Successful exploitation can remove critical files such as wp-config.php, which in turn enables remote code execution and full site compromise.
The EPSS score remains flat at 0.0940 with no material increase after disclosure. No details on real-world exploitation or available patches are provided in the supplied references.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2025-21768
Vulnerability details
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…
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arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
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Related Threats
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
Direct unauthenticated remote exploitation of path traversal in public-facing WordPress plugin for arbitrary file deletion (and potential RCE escalation).
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Mitigating Controls
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5) AI
Directly addresses the insufficient file path validation in wp_manga_delete_zip() that enables path traversal for arbitrary file deletion.
Ensures timely identification, reporting, and remediation of the known flaw in the Madara plugin up to version 2.2.3 via patching or updates.
Monitors file integrity to detect unauthorized deletions of arbitrary files, such as wp-config.php, caused by the path traversal vulnerability.