Arbitrary File Deletion in User Profile Builder Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2025-9693

What is CVE-2025-9693?

The User Profile Builder plugin for WordPress is affected by a security vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files from the server. This issue arises from inadequate file path validation in the postInsertUserProcess function. Such exploitation can lead to critical security risks, including remote code execution, particularly if sensitive files such as wp-config.php are deleted. It is essential for site administrators to ensure that their installations of the User Profile Builder plugin are updated to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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