What is the severity of CVE-2025-2004?

CVE-2025-2004 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2004?

To fix CVE-2025-2004, you should update the Simple WP Events plugin to version 1.8.18 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-2004?

CVE-2025-2004 affects all versions of the Simple WP Events plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.8.17.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2004?

CVE-2025-2004 is a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation.

Can CVE-2025-2004 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2025-2004 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

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CVE-2025-2004

critical

9.1

CWE

8/4/2025

CVE-2025-2004: Simple WP Events <= 1.8.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

First published: Tue Apr 08 2025(Updated: )

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).

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Simple WP Events	<=1.8.17

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What is the severity of CVE-2025-2004?
CVE-2025-2004 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2004?
To fix CVE-2025-2004, you should update the Simple WP Events plugin to version 1.8.18 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2004?
CVE-2025-2004 affects all versions of the Simple WP Events plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.8.17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2004?
CVE-2025-2004 is a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation.
Can CVE-2025-2004 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2025-2004 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

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