CVE-2025-12128
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-05
Last updated on: 2025-12-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kaushik_nakrani | hide_categories_or_products_on_shop_page | 1.0.7 |
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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 Hide Categories Or Products On Shop Page plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.7. It occurs because the plugin's save_data_hcps() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings by tricking a site administrator into performing an action like clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change the plugin's settings without authorization by tricking an administrator into clicking a crafted link. This could lead to unauthorized modifications on the WordPress site, potentially disrupting site functionality or behavior related to category or product visibility on the shop page.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Hide Categories Or Products On Shop Page plugin to a version later than 1.0.7 once available. Until then, restrict administrative access and avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests. Implementing proper nonce validation in the plugin's save_data_hcps() function is necessary to fully resolve the issue.