CVE-2023-25446Network attack vector

Authenticated arbitrary file deletion via missing authorization

Published Dec 21, 2025 · Updated Dec 21, 2025

Missing authorization in Codeer HappyFiles Pro 1.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary website files. Patchstack has not disclosed the request handler, input parameter, deletion routine, or omitted authorization check that permits a chosen file target. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, and deletion of WordPress core files can stop the affected site from functioning.

CVSS severity7.7
High
EPSS probability0.41%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in Codeer HappyFiles Pro 1.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary website files. Patchstack has not disclosed the request handler, input parameter, deletion routine, or omitted authorization check that permits a chosen file target. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, and deletion of WordPress core files can stop the affected site from functioning.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-25446
Published
Dec 21, 2025
Updated
Dec 21, 2025
Vendor
Codeer
Product
HappyFiles Pro
Classifications
CWE-862, CAPEC-180, T1485
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 21, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 21, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=1.8.1 changes=[{"at":"1.8.2","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Codeer · HappyFiles Proversion=n/a <=1.8.1 changes=[{"at":"1.8.2","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

7.7PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
CAPEC-180Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels
T1485Data Destruction

Public exploit references

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