CVE-2025-9634
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 | plugin_updates_blocker | * |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Plugin updates blocker plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.2. It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation on the pub_save action handler, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing actions like clicking a malicious link that can enable or disable plugin updates without the administrator's intent.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to enable or disable plugin updates on a WordPress site without authorization by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This could lead to outdated plugins remaining active or updates being disabled, potentially exposing the site to further security risks or functionality issues.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Plugin updates blocker plugin for WordPress to a version later than 0.2 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.