Description
The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized media file deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary WordPress media attachments.
Published: 2026-01-24
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unrestricted Deletion of Media Files
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the delete_file function, allowing attackers without authentication to delete any media attachment. This flaw enables arbitrary removal of images, videos, and other media assets that are critical to site integrity and user experience. The weakness corresponds to CWE-862, a missing authorization vulnerability.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that have the Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin of version 1.1 or earlier installed. The plugin is maintained by vendor tandubhai and is publicly available through the WordPress plugin repository.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a moderate severity, while the EPSS score of < 1 % shows a very low probability of exploitation at the time of analysis. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector is inferred to be unauthenticated: any user who can access the upload endpoint can trigger the deletion function. Successful exploitation results in loss of media files, potentially degrading the site's marketing materials, user engagement, and overall credibility.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 16:11 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin to a version newer than 1.1, if available.
  • If an upgrade is not possible, disable or uninstall the plugin to eliminate the deletion endpoint.
  • As a temporary measure, restrict access to the upload and media deletion endpoints through role‑based permissions or firewall rules, ensuring that only authenticated users with proper capabilities can perform file deletions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 16:11 UTC.

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History

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Alchemist Ajax Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized media file deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary WordPress media attachments.
Title Alchemist Ajax Upload <= 1.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Media 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

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T17:04:46.584Z

Reserved: 2025-12-12T21:31:04.419Z

Link: CVE-2025-14629

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-26T18:18:51.485Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-01-24T08:16:05.713

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

Link: CVE-2025-14629

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-21T16:15:40Z

Weaknesses