CVE-2025-5927: The Everest Forms (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5927?

everest forms: upgrade to 1.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5927 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5927 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-5927 affect?

CVE-2025-5927 affects everest forms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Everest Forms (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_entry_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.4. This makes it possible for unau

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5927 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting everest forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Everest Forms (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_entry_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The vulnerability requires an admin to trigg

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-36
Published	2025-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpeverest

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-25 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpeverest everest forms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.5

Fixed in: 1.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy everest-forms || rpm -q everest-forms || everest-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade everest-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade everest-forms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5927?

everest forms: upgrade to 1.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5927 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5927 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-5927 affect?

CVE-2025-5927 affects everest forms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Everest Forms (Pro) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_entry_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.4. This makes it possible for unau

How urgent is CVE-2025-5927?

Priority 39/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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