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HIGH

CVE-2025-14675

Meta Box <= 5.11.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Deletion

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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).

Technical details

Published
2026-03-07
Last Modified
2026-04-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14675?

The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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).

Is CVE-2025-14675 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-14675 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-14675?

CVE-2025-14675 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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