CVE-2025-8574

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2025-8574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
tigroumeowDatabase Cleaner: Cleanup, Optimization & Repair<= 1.4.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8574?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-8574?
CVE-2025-8574 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8574?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST