CVE-2025-8574 Details
Description
The Database Cleaner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary table deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7. This is due to a lack of restriction on database tables that can be deleted. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete core WordPress tables.
A vulnerability allowing arbitrary table deletion has been identified in the Database Cleaner plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.4.7. The issue arises from insufficient restrictions on which database tables can be deleted, enabling authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access or higher to remove core WordPress tables.
Users are advised to update the Database Cleaner plugin to version 1.4.8 or a newer patched version.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/database-cleaner/trunk/classes/rest.php#L765 | [email protected] | Content WallSource CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3774510/ | [email protected] | Content WallSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/22d6aa93-b265-41eb-9be9-cd066292f2ea?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Database Cleaner | <= 1.4.7 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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