CVE-2025-14391
CSRF Vulnerability in Simple Theme Changer Plugin Allows Settings Modification
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 | simple_theme_changer | 1.0 |
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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) in the Simple Theme Changer plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.0. It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as updating the plugin's settings, by sending a forged request.
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 malicious link. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes, potentially affecting the website's behavior or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Simple Theme Changer plugin to a version later than 1.0 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links and ensure that site administrators are aware of the risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.