CVE-2025-12404
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Publication date: 2025-11-18
Last updated on: 2025-11-18
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | like-it | 2.2 |
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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 Like-it plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.2. It occurs because the plugin's likeit_conf() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing attackers to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as updating settings or injecting malicious scripts, via forged requests.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to update plugin settings or inject malicious web scripts by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can lead to unauthorized changes on the website and potential compromise of site integrity or user data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Like-it plugin for WordPress to a version later than 2.2 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the Like-it plugin until a patch is released. Additionally, educate site administrators to avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests.