CVE-2025-9949
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-20
Last updated on: 2025-09-22
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wordpress | * |
| webraketen | seo-automated-link-building | * |
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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 Internal Links Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.0.1). It occurs because the plugin's link deletion functionality lacks proper nonce validation in the process_bulk_action() function. This flaw allows an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing a link deletion action via a forged request, enabling the attacker to delete SEO links without authentication. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an unauthenticated attacker to delete SEO links on your website if they can trick an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can disrupt your site's internal linking structure, potentially harming SEO performance and site navigation. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Internal Links Manager WordPress plugin to version 3.0.2 or later, as this version fixes the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the link list management. Additionally, ensure that site administrators are cautious about clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests. [1]