CVE-2025-7052
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-30
Last updated on: 2025-10-02
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| latepoint | latepoint | 5.1.93 |
| latepoint | latepoint | 5.2.0 |
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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 LatePoint WordPress plugin versions up to 5.1.94. It occurs because the plugin's change_password() function does not validate a security nonce or check user capabilities before allowing a password reset via an AJAX route. As a result, an attacker can trick a logged-in user into visiting a malicious link that resets their password without their consent, potentially taking over their account.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to take over user accounts by resetting passwords without authorization. If an attacker tricks a logged-in customer or administrator into visiting a malicious link, they can gain control of that user's account, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further exploitation within the affected WordPress site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the LatePoint plugin to a version later than 5.1.94 where the issue is fixed. If an update is not available, disable or restrict access to the customer_cabinet__change_password AJAX route to prevent unauthorized password resets. Additionally, consider disabling the 'WP users as customers' feature if enabled, and monitor for suspicious activity related to password changes.