CVE-2025-9622
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-10
Last updated on: 2025-09-11
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| smartfire | wpblast | 1.8.7 |
| smartfire | wpblast | 1.8.6 |
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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 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.