CVE-2025-13684
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | ark_related_posts_plugin | 2.19 |
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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 ARK Related Posts plugin for WordPress version 2.19. It occurs because the plugin's ark_rp_options_page function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as changing the plugin's configuration settings via a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to modify the configuration settings of the ARK Related Posts plugin without authentication by tricking a site administrator into clicking a malicious link. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin's behavior, potentially affecting site functionality or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the ARK Related Posts plugin to a version later than 2.19 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the WordPress admin area to reduce the risk of CSRF attacks.