CVE-2025-5932
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-26
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| coolrunner | homerunner | to 1.0.29 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Homerunner WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.29) is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation in the main_settings() function. This flaw allows an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as updating plugin settings, by sending a forged request. Essentially, an unauthenticated attacker can manipulate plugin settings if they can get an admin to click a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to change the Homerunner plugin settings without proper authorization. Since the plugin manages shipment creation and shipping settings within WooCommerce, unauthorized changes could disrupt shipping processes, potentially causing operational issues or misconfigurations. However, the vulnerability requires tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link, so it depends on social engineering.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for unauthorized or forged requests that attempt to update the Homerunner plugin settings without proper nonce validation. Since the vulnerability involves Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) targeting the main_settings() function, detection can involve checking web server logs for suspicious POST requests to the plugin's settings endpoint that lack valid nonce tokens. Additionally, inspecting WordPress admin activity logs for unexpected changes to plugin settings or unusual admin actions may help. Specific commands depend on your environment, but example commands include using grep on web server logs to find POST requests to the plugin settings URL, e.g., `grep 'POST /wp-admin/admin.php?page=homerunner-settings' /var/log/apache2/access.log` and checking for missing or invalid nonce parameters in the request payload. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Homerunner plugin to a version later than 1.0.29 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. If an update is not yet available, restrict access to the WordPress admin area to trusted IP addresses and ensure administrators are aware not to click on suspicious links. Additionally, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block CSRF attempts and monitor admin actions closely. Disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied can also prevent exploitation. [1]