Description
The Zip Attachments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing authorization and capability checks on the download.php file in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files from the current wp_upload_dir directory.
Published: 2025-10-15
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized File Deletion
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Zip Attachments plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization check in the download.php script that allows attackers to delete any file located in the wp_uploads directory without authentication. This flaw is a classic example of CWE‑862, Missing Authorization, which can result in arbitrary loss of data, removal of site media, and potential disruption of site operations.

Affected Systems

Vendor Quicoto publishes the Zip Attachments WordPress plugin. All versions up to and including 1.6 are affected. No other product or vendor is listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score of less than 1 % shows a low probability of exploitation in the wild and the vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector involves an unauthenticated attacker sending a crafted request to delete.php to target a file in the uploads directory, which can be achieved by any user with network access to the WordPress site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 02:20 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Zip Attachments plugin to version 1.7 or later, where delete actions are protected by proper capability checks.
  • If an update is not feasible, disable or remove the plugin completely to eliminate the vulnerable endpoint.
  • As a temporary measure, restrict write permissions on the wp_uploads directory or configure role capabilities so that only trusted users can delete files; alternatively, block access to download.php via web server rules.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 02:20 UTC.

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History

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Zip Attachments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing authorization and capability checks on the download.php file in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files from the current wp_upload_dir directory.
Title Zip Attachments <= 1.6 - Missing Authorization to Limited File Deletion
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Subscriptions

Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T17:14:25.459Z

Reserved: 2025-10-13T15:38:53.449Z

Link: CVE-2025-11692

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-10-15T13:23:10.952Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-10-15T09:15:42.720

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-11692

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-21T02:30:25Z

Weaknesses