CVE-2025-9621
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-11
Last updated on: 2025-10-14
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| widgetpack | comment_system | * |
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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 WidgetPack Comment System plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.6.1. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate nonces on the wpcmt_sync action within the wpcmt_request_handler function. As a result, an attacker can trick a site administrator into performing an unintended action, such as triggering comment synchronization, by sending a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to cause an administrator to perform actions without their consent, specifically triggering comment synchronization events. This could lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions in the comment system, potentially affecting site integrity or user experience.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the WidgetPack Comment System plugin to a version later than 1.6.1 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 related to this plugin.