CVE-2025-13363
CSRF Vulnerability in IMAQ Core WordPress Plugin Allows Settings Manipulation
Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | imaq_core_plugin | 1.2.1 |
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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?
The vulnerability in the IMAQ Core plugin for WordPress is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.1. It occurs because the plugin does not validate nonces when updating URL structure settings, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing unwanted actions, such as changing plugin settings, by clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an unauthenticated attacker to modify the plugin's URL structure settings without authorization by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the website's configuration, potentially disrupting site functionality or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the IMAQ Core plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.2.1 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. In the meantime, restrict administrative access and educate administrators to avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger forged requests.