CVE-2025-11992
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-24
Last updated on: 2025-10-27
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | multi_item_responsive_slider | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-80 | The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Multi Item Responsive Slider plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0. It occurs because the plugin's 'mioptions.php' page lacks proper nonce validation, allowing attackers to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as updating settings or injecting malicious scripts, by sending forged requests.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change plugin settings or inject malicious web scripts by tricking an administrator into clicking a crafted link. This can lead to unauthorized changes on your website and potential execution of malicious code, compromising the integrity and security of your site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update or patch the Multi Item Responsive Slider 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 and restricting administrative actions to trusted users can help reduce risk.