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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Simple WP Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the wpe_delete_file AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). CVE-2025-32509 is a duplicate of this.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Simple WP Events versions 1.8.17 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete site data without user interaction. The flaw stems from improper input validation (CWE-73). No authentication is required to exploit this issue, making it accessible to any network-connected attacker.
What an attacker can do
Modify or delete event data and other site content without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can corrupt or erase events and potentially other data without any credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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