Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Nginx Cache Purge Preload Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-6213

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Nginx Cache Purge Preload
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-6213?

The Nginx Cache Purge Preload plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Administrator privileges to execute arbitrary code on the server. This is due to insufficient sanitization of the HTTP_REFERER parameter during cache handling operations. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain control over the server, making it crucial for users of the plugin to apply patches or updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Nginx Cache Purge Preload * <= 2.1.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcgi-cache-purge-and-pre...
https://github.com/psaux-it/nginx-fastcgi-cache-purge-and...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

cynau1t
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CVE-2025-6213 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Nginx Cache Purge Preload Plugin for WordPress