CVE-2025-9898
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-27
Last updated on: 2025-09-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | cforms | * |
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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 cForms – Light speed fast Form Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 3.0.0. It occurs because the plugin's cforms_api function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying forms and their settings, by making them click on a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to modify forms and their settings on a WordPress site without authentication by exploiting the administrator's actions. This could lead to unauthorized changes in form configurations, potentially disrupting site functionality or enabling further attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the cForms – Light speed fast Form Builder plugin to a version later than 3.0.0 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict administrative access and educate site administrators to avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests.