CVE-2025-9892
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 | restrict_user_registration | 1.0.1 |
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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 Restrict User Registration plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.1. It occurs because the plugin's update() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's settings by tricking a site administrator into clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to modify the plugin's settings without authorization by deceiving an administrator into performing an action. This could lead to unauthorized changes in site behavior or security configurations, potentially weakening the site's defenses or causing operational issues.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the Restrict User Registration plugin to a version later than 1.0.1 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.