CVE-2025-12402
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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 | linkedin_resume_plugin | 2.0 |
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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 LinkedIn Resume plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.00. It occurs because the plugin's linkedinresume_printAdminPage() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing actions such as 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 your consent, potentially compromising site integrity and security. This could lead to unauthorized changes and the execution of harmful scripts that affect site administrators and users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the LinkedIn Resume plugin for WordPress to a version later than 2.00 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure site administrators are aware of the risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.