CVE-2025-12413
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 | wpcf7_stop_words_plugin | 1.1.3 |
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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 Social Media WPCF7 Stop Words plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.3. It occurs because the plugin's smWpCfSwOptions() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a site administrator into performing actions like clicking a malicious link, which can update the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to change the plugin's settings without authorization and inject malicious scripts into the website. This can lead to limited integrity and availability impacts, such as unauthorized modifications and potential disruption of the website's functionality.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Social Media WPCF7 Stop Words plugin to a version later than 1.1.3 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. Implementing proper nonce validation and restricting plugin settings changes to authenticated users can also help mitigate the risk.