CVE-2024-25911
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-25911 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress MoveTo plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected systems. This affects all WordPress sites running MoveTo plugin versions from n/a through 6.2. The vulnerability enables complete website compromise through file deletion attacks.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress MoveTo plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete website compromise through deletion of critical WordPress files (wp-config.php, .htaccess, core files) leading to site defacement, data loss, or complete site takedown.
Likely Case
Attackers delete key WordPress files to disrupt website functionality, potentially causing extended downtime and requiring full site restoration from backups.
If Mitigated
With proper file permissions and web application firewalls, impact is limited to non-critical files or blocked entirely.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and minimal technical skill. Public proof-of-concept code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/moveto/wordpress-moveto-plugin-6-2-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find MoveTo plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify plugin version is 6.3 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable MoveTo Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate moveto
Restrict Plugin Access
linuxUse web application firewall to block access to MoveTo plugin endpoints.
# Add to .htaccess: RewriteRule ^wp-content/plugins/moveto/ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the MoveTo plugin completely from the WordPress installation
- Implement strict file permissions (755 for directories, 644 for files) and monitor for unauthorized file deletion attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for MoveTo version. If version is 6.2 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get moveto --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify MoveTo plugin version is 6.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file deletion events in web server logs
- HTTP POST requests to MoveTo plugin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- 404 errors for critical WordPress files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/moveto/ endpoints with file deletion parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/moveto/" AND method="POST")