CVE-2025-14390
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Publication date: 2025-12-10

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Video Merchant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version <= 5.0.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the video_merchant_add_video_file() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files that make remote code execution possible via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Published
2025-12-10
Last Modified
2025-12-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-14390
EUVD
EUVD-2025-202401
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wordpress video_merchant 5.0.4
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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