CVE-2025-8479
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Publication date: 2025-09-11
Last updated on: 2025-09-11
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| zoho | flow | 2.14.1 |
| zoho | flow | 2.14.2 |
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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 Zoho Flow plugin for WordPress (up to version 2.14.1) is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue. It occurs because the plugin's function zoho_flow_deactivate_plugin lacks proper nonce validation, which is a security token used to verify requests. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying typography settings, by making the administrator click on a malicious link that sends a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to cause unauthorized changes to your WordPress site's Zoho Flow plugin settings without your consent. Specifically, an attacker could modify typography settings by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. While it does not allow direct data theft or site takeover, it can lead to unauthorized configuration changes that may affect site appearance or behavior.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the Zoho Flow WordPress plugin is installed and running a vulnerable version (up to and including 2.14.1). Since the issue is a missing or incorrect nonce validation in the zoho_flow_deactivate_plugin function, detection involves verifying the plugin version. You can check the installed plugin version via WordPress CLI with the command: `wp plugin list --status=active | grep zoho-flow`. If the version is 2.14.1 or lower, the system is vulnerable. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious POST requests targeting plugin deactivation endpoints or unexpected changes in typography settings could indicate exploitation attempts, but no specific network commands are provided in the resources. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Zoho Flow WordPress plugin to version 2.14.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched by adding proper nonce validation to the zoho_flow_deactivate_plugin function. Until the update is applied, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests. Additionally, monitor and restrict AJAX requests related to plugin deactivation if possible. [1]