CVE-2025-10302
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-03
Last updated on: 2025-10-06
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | ultimate_viral_quiz | * |
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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 Ultimate Viral Quiz plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0. It occurs because the plugin's save_options() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing actions like updating plugin settings via a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker to change the plugin's settings without authentication by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configurations, potentially disrupting site functionality or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Ultimate Viral Quiz plugin to a version later than 1.0 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. Implementing proper nonce validation in the plugin's save_options() function is necessary to prevent unauthorized settings changes.