CVE-2025-7712
📋 TL;DR
The Madara - Core WordPress plugin has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete any file on the server. This affects all versions up to 2.2.3 and can lead to complete site compromise when critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
💻 Affected Systems
- Madara - Core 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 takeover via remote code execution after deleting wp-config.php or other critical files, leading to data loss, defacement, or malware installation.
Likely Case
Site disruption or downtime from deletion of important files, potentially enabling further attacks through file manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and critical files are protected, though vulnerability still exists.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP request can trigger the vulnerability. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.2.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://mangabooth.com/product/wp-manga-theme-madara/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Madara - Core plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from vendor site and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin
linuxTemporarily disable the Madara - Core plugin until patched
mv /path/to/wp-content/plugins/madara-core /path/to/wp-content/plugins/madara-core.disabled
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict permissions on critical WordPress files
chmod 400 wp-config.php
chmod 400 .htaccess
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the Madara - Core plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests to vulnerable endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check plugin version in WordPress admin panel under Plugins → Installed PluginsCheck Version:
grep -r "Version:" /path/to/wp-content/plugins/madara-core/*.phpVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Madara - Core plugin version is 2.2.4 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to wp_manga_delete_zip endpoint with suspicious file paths
- 404 errors for critical files like wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or similar endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*wp_manga_delete_zip*" OR uri="*admin-ajax.php*action=delete_zip*")