CVE-2025-12070
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | viaads_plugin | 2.1.1 |
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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) in the ViaAds plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.1.1. It occurs because the plugin's function `ViaAds_pluginHandler` lacks nonce validation, allowing an attacker to trick an administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying the plugin's API key and cookie consent settings via a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change important plugin settings like the API key and cookie consent without authorization. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of advertising configurations and potentially affect user privacy settings, depending on how the plugin is used.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the ViaAds plugin to a version later than 2.1.1 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that administrators are cautious about clicking on untrusted links to avoid being tricked into performing unauthorized actions.