CVE-2025-4966
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2025-07-10
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hk1993 | wp_online_users_stats | to 1.0.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WP Online Users Stats plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.0. It occurs because the plugin's hk_dataset_results() function lacks nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions by injecting malicious web scripts through forged requests.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious actions on behalf of a site administrator without their consent, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data manipulation. This can compromise the integrity and security of the affected WordPress site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update or remove the WP Online Users Stats plugin if it is at version 1.0.0 or earlier. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that site administrators are aware of the risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Implementing nonce validation in the hk_dataset_results() function or applying patches when available is recommended.