CVE-2025-5928
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 WP Sliding Login/Dashboard Panel plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.1.1. It occurs because the plugin's function wp_sliding_panel_user_options() lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings by tricking a site administrator into performing an action like clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change the plugin settings without authorization by deceiving an administrator into clicking a crafted link. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes that may affect the security or functionality of the WordPress site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the WP Sliding Login/Dashboard Panel plugin to a version later than 2.1.1 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that site administrators are cautious about clicking on untrusted links to avoid being tricked into performing unwanted actions.