CVE-2025-9622
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Publication date: 2025-09-10

Last updated on: 2025-09-11

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WP Blast | SEO & Performance Booster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on multiple administrative actions in the Settings class. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger cache purging, sitemap clearing, plugin data purging, and score resetting operations via forged requests granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Published
2025-09-10
Last Modified
2025-09-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-9622
EUVD
EUVD-2025-27524
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Vendor Product Version / Range
smartfire wpblast 1.8.7
smartfire wpblast 1.8.6
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WP Blast | SEO & Performance Booster WordPress plugin versions up to 1.8.6. It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation on several administrative actions in the Settings class. As a result, an attacker can trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as purging cache, clearing sitemaps, purging plugin data, or resetting scores, by sending forged requests.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause administrative actions to be executed without the administrator's intent. This could disrupt website functionality by purging cache, clearing sitemaps, deleting plugin data, or resetting scores, potentially leading to degraded site performance or loss of important configuration data.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the WP Blast | SEO & Performance Booster plugin to a version later than 1.8.6 where the 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 in administrative actions can also help prevent exploitation.

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