What the vulnerability does
01Description
The User Meta – User Profile Builder and User management plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the postInsertUserProcess function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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).
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The User Meta plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server when they interact with a malicious link. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.1.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server outside the plugin's intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal configuration files, database credentials, or other sensitive data; modify or delete site files.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 11, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
