CVE-2025-52794
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| 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) issue in the Creative Contact Form WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.0). It allows an attacker 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. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your site by exploiting authenticated users, potentially leading to compromised site security. This includes risks such as stored XSS attacks, data manipulation, and unauthorized access. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. In case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for unauthorized or suspicious actions executed by authenticated users, as the vulnerability allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks leading to Stored XSS. Since no official patch or plugin-based scanner is reliable due to possible tampering, it is recommended to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include replacing the vulnerable Creative Contact Form plugin with an alternative plugin, as simply deactivating it does not eliminate the risk. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can provide immediate protection by auto-applying security rules in the absence of an official patch. Rapid deployment of such protection is important due to the opportunistic nature of automated attacks targeting this vulnerability. [1]