CVE-2025-12901
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-12
Last updated on: 2025-11-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| asgaros | forum | * |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Asgaros Forum plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 3.2.1. It occurs because the set_subscription_level() function lacks nonce validation, allowing an attacker to trick a logged-in user into performing unwanted actions, such as changing subscription settings, without their consent.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to modify the subscription settings of authenticated users by tricking them into clicking a malicious link. This could lead to unauthorized changes in user subscriptions, potentially disrupting user experience or access levels.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Asgaros Forum plugin to a version later than 3.2.1 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links while logged in to the forum to prevent CSRF attacks.