CVE-2025-8213 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing authenticated users with Administrator-level access to delete arbitrary files on the server has been identified in the NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan plugin for WordPress. This issue arises from inadequate file path validation in the 'nscan_ajax_quarantine' and 'nscan_quarantine_select' functions, affecting all versions through 3.2.5. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the deletion of files outside the WordPress root directory.
Users are advised to update the NinjaScanner WordPress plugin to version 3.2.6 or later.
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Assessed Jul 31, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 31, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-36 | Absolute Path Traversal | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NinjaScanner | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 31, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |