CVE-2025-8213
High
Description
The NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'nscan_ajax_quarantine' and 'nscan_quarantine_select' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, including files outside the WordPress root directory.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductNinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
PublishedJul 31, 2025
First seenJul 31, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-36CWE-36
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nintechnet NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan | v ≤ 3.2.5 | — |
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