CVE-2025-14394
Cross-Site Request Forgery in Popover Windows WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2025-12-13
Last updated on: 2025-12-13
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | popover_windows_plugin | 1.2 |
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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 Popover Windows plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1.2. 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 settings of the Popover Windows plugin without authorization by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This can 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 Popover Windows plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.2 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that site administrators are cautious about clicking on untrusted links to avoid CSRF attacks.