CVE-2025-14390
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-10
Last updated on: 2025-12-10
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | video_merchant | 5.0.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Video Merchant plugin for WordPress versions up to 5.0.4. It occurs because the plugin's function video_merchant_add_video_file() lacks proper nonce validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by tricking a site administrator into performing an action, such as clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress site, which can lead to remote code execution. This means attackers could potentially take control of the website, compromise data, deface the site, or use it to launch further attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Video Merchant plugin for WordPress to a version later than 5.0.4 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that only trusted administrators have access to perform sensitive actions on the site.