Path Traversal Vulnerability in Frontend File Manager for WordPress
CVE-2025-14804

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Frontend File Manager Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-14804?

The Frontend File Manager Plugin for WordPress prior to version 23.5 is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability. This issue arises from inadequate validation of a path parameter and the ownership of files. As a result, any authenticated user, including those with subscriber-level access, may exploit this weakness to delete arbitrary files from the server. This flaw emphasizes the importance of proper input validation and access control to safeguard against unauthorized file manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

Frontend File Manager Plugin 0 < 23.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-14804 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c572c0ad-1b36-49ce-b254-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Gregory Allegoet & Bakir Tučić
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CVE-2025-14804 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in Frontend File Manager for WordPress