CVE-2025-12401
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | label_plugins | 0.5 |
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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 Label Plugins plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.5. It occurs because the plugin's label_plugins_options() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing actions like updating settings or injecting malicious scripts by clicking on a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change plugin settings or inject malicious web scripts on your WordPress site without authentication, by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can lead to compromised site integrity, potential data exposure, and unauthorized modifications.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Label Plugins plugin for WordPress to a version later than 0.5 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that site administrators are cautious about clicking on untrusted links to avoid CSRF attacks.