CVE-2025-57924
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| automattic | developer_plugin | 1.2.6 |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WordPress Developer Plugin up to version 1.2.6. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions without their consent. Essentially, the attacker exploits the trust a site has in a user's browser to execute unauthorized commands. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this CSRF vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious or unauthorized actions performed by authenticated users, as the vulnerability allows attackers to trick such users into executing unwanted actions. Since no official patch is available and the plugin is abandoned, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended if compromise is suspected. 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 affected WordPress Developer Plugin (version 1.2.6 or earlier) with an alternative solution, as the plugin is abandoned and unpatched. Deactivating the plugin alone is insufficient unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as an immediate protection method that neutralizes the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being executed by privileged users without their knowledge, potentially compromising the integrity of your website or application. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official patch is available, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. This could result in security breaches and require professional incident response and malware scanning if exploited. [1]