CVE-2025-5926
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-13
Last updated on: 2025-06-16
Assigner: Wordfence
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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) issue in the Link Shield plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.5.4. It occurs because the plugin's link_shield_menu_options() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing attackers to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as updating settings or injecting malicious scripts, via a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to update the plugin's settings or inject malicious web scripts by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can lead to unauthorized changes on the website and potential compromise of site integrity or user data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Link Shield plugin for WordPress to a version later than 0.5.4 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that site administrators are aware of the risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.