CVE-2025-9881
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-12
Last updated on: 2025-09-15
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | ultimate_blogroll | 2.5.2 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Ultimate Blogroll plugin for WordPress is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue affecting all versions up to 2.5.2. It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation on a function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing actions like clicking a malicious link. This can lead to unauthorized changes to settings and injection of malicious web scripts.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to update plugin settings and inject malicious scripts without authentication by exploiting the administrator's actions. This can lead to compromised site integrity, potential defacement, or further exploitation through injected scripts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Ultimate Blogroll plugin to a version later than 2.5.2 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.