CVE-2025-9617
BaseFortify
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | publish_approval_plugin | * |
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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 Publish approval plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.1. It occurs because the plugin's publish_save_option function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify 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 website's behavior or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Publish approval plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.1 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that site administrators are aware of the risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Implementing proper nonce validation and restricting plugin settings modification to authenticated users can also help prevent exploitation.