CVE-2025-14629
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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2Description
The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized media file deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary WordPress media attachments.
Analysis
The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized media file deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]
Technical Context
Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects Alchemist Ajax Upload (WordPress plugin). The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized media file deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary WordPress media attachments.
Affected Products
Vendor: WordPress. Product: Alchemist Ajax Upload (WordPress plugin).
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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