CVE-2025-23819
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the WP Cloud WordPress plugin allows attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running WP Cloud plugin versions up to and including 1.4.3. The vulnerability requires authenticated access but can lead to complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Cloud WordPress 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 system compromise through deletion of critical system files, leading to service disruption, data loss, or privilege escalation by removing authentication/configuration files.
Likely Case
Website defacement or disruption through deletion of WordPress core files, themes, or plugins, potentially causing downtime and data loss.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions are configured and the plugin is not used by privileged accounts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access. The vulnerability allows arbitrary file deletion through path traversal.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.4.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/cloud/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-cloud-plugin-1-4-3-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WP Cloud' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete the plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP Cloud Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate cloud
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove authenticated user access to the plugin functionality
- Implement strict file permission controls and monitor for file deletion attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Cloud version ≤1.4.3Check Version:
wp plugin get cloud --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP Cloud plugin version is >1.4.3 or plugin is removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file deletion events in WordPress or web server logs
- Multiple failed file access attempts with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file deletion requests from authenticated users
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*/wp-content/plugins/cloud/*" AND (uri="*../*" OR method="DELETE"))