CVE-2025-14675
High
Description
The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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).
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductWpmetabox/meta-box
PublishedMar 7, 2026
First seenMar 7, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- wpmetabox/meta-box5.11.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpmetabox/meta-boxPackagist | v < 5.11.2 | 5.11.2 |
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