Simple WP Events <= 1.8.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
Vulnerability Description
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh (from VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abdca93e-f68d-4a96-8bd7-443ee46ccb5a?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-wp-events/trunk/admin/includes/wp-events-export-events.php#L399
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3280966/simple-wp-events/trunk/admin/includes/wp-events-export-events.php
Affected Vendor
wpminds
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