Path traversal in Odin_Design Vikinger
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
The Vikinger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the vikinger_delete_activity_media_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.32. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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). Note: Requires Vikinger Media plugin to be installed and active.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin_Design | Vikinger | up to 1.9.32 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Vikinger VendorOdin_Design Affected up to 1.9.32 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-4946
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qv53-7x5c-6fr4
References
More Odin_Design vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-01963 Vikinger <= 1.9.30 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via 'vikinger_user_meta_update_ajax' CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-4946 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-4946 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qv53-7x5c-6fr4 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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