CVE-2025-2932
📋 TL;DR
The JKDEVKIT WordPress plugin allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access (or Contributor-level if WooCommerce is enabled) to delete arbitrary files on the server due to insufficient path validation. This can lead to remote code execution by deleting critical files like wp-config.php, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation.
💻 Affected Systems
- JKDEVKIT 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 site compromise through remote code execution by deleting wp-config.php or other critical files, leading to data theft, defacement, or malware installation.
Likely Case
Site disruption or data loss through deletion of important files, potentially causing downtime or content loss.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and file permissions are in place, though vulnerability still exists.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward once credentials are obtained. Public proof-of-concept exists.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.9.4
Vendor Advisory: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68679ff9-48a8-4146-a37f-5f844dc86c92?source=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update JKDEVKIT plugin to latest version (after 1.9.4). 2. Verify update in WordPress admin panel. 3. Test font upload functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable JKDEVKIT plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate jkdevkit
Restrict User Registration
allDisable new user registration to prevent attacker account creation.
Settings > General > Membership: Uncheck 'Anyone can register' in WordPress admin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (e.g., 644 for files, 755 for directories) to limit deletion capability.
- Monitor and audit user accounts, especially those with Subscriber or Contributor roles.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins for JKDEVKIT version 1.9.4 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get jkdevkit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 1.9.4 in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file deletion events in web server logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful authentication and file operations
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=font_upload_handler containing suspicious file paths
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND post_data LIKE "%font_upload_handler%")