CVE-2025-52781
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| 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) in the WordPress TinyNav plugin (versions up to 1.4). It allows attackers to trick authenticated users, especially those with higher privileges, into performing unwanted actions without their consent. This can lead to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, compromising the security of the site. The vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit and has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a moderate severity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your website through authenticated users, potentially leading to site compromise. It can result in stored XSS attacks, which may allow attackers to steal sensitive information, hijack user sessions, or perform other malicious activities. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless you replace the plugin or apply a virtual patch. Automated exploitation is common, so the threat is significant. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for unusual or unauthorized actions initiated by unauthenticated users targeting the TinyNav plugin. Since the vulnerability allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks leading to Stored XSS, network detection can include inspecting HTTP requests for suspicious CSRF attack patterns or unexpected POST requests to the plugin endpoints. However, no specific detection commands are provided. It is recommended to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning to identify potential compromises, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to possible malware tampering. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include replacing the TinyNav plugin with an alternative solution, as no official fix or patched version is available and the plugin is abandoned. Simply deactivating the plugin does not fully eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a mitigation strategy that automatically protects against this vulnerability even without official patches. Users should apply such virtual patches if available and consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]