CVE-2025-32547

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy: CVE-2025-32547

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leading to Blind SQL Injection in the “All push notification for WP” WordPress plugin.

Affected Versions: All versions up to and including 1.5.3.

Severity: High

  • CVSS Score: 8.2 (Based on information provided; this can vary based on specific impact)

Known Exploit:

  • An attacker can craft a malicious HTML page that, when visited by an authenticated WordPress administrator, triggers a CSRF request.
  • This CSRF request executes SQL queries via the vulnerable “All push notification for WP” plugin, potentially allowing the attacker to:
    • Extract sensitive data from the database.
    • Modify database records.
    • Potentially gain full control of the WordPress site.

Remediation:

  1. Immediate Update: The primary remediation is to update the “All push notification for WP” plugin to a patched version that addresses the CSRF and SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Contact the plugin vendor (gtlwpdev) for a patched release or a recommended alternative.

Mitigation (If update is not immediately available):

Since an immediate update is the best course of action and the only true remediation, the following are only mitigation strategies and may not be fully effective:

  1. Disable the Plugin: Temporarily disable the “All push notification for WP” plugin. This will prevent the vulnerability from being exploited. This is the most effective mitigation in the absence of an update.

  2. Implement CSRF Protection:

    • General WordPress CSRF Hardening: Implement general CSRF hardening techniques within the WordPress environment. This might include requiring unique, unpredictable tokens for all administrative actions. This requires significant WordPress development expertise.

  3. Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules: Configure a WAF with rules designed to detect and block CSRF attacks and Blind SQL Injection attempts targeting the affected plugin. WAF rules should be specifically tailored to the plugin’s known vulnerable endpoints. This requires a comprehensive understanding of SQL injection patterns and CSRF attack vectors.

  4. Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Closely monitor server logs and database activity for any signs of unauthorized access or unusual queries. This includes looking for:

    • Unexpected changes to plugin settings or database records.
    • SQL errors in server logs.
    • HTTP requests originating from unknown or untrusted sources.

  5. Restrict Access: Limit access to the WordPress administration panel to trusted users only. Enforce strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts.

Important Considerations:

  • Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct a thorough vulnerability assessment of the entire WordPress environment to identify other potential weaknesses.
  • Developer Contact: Contact the plugin developer (gtlwpdev) to inquire about a fix and report the vulnerability.
  • Testing: After applying any mitigations, thoroughly test the WordPress site to ensure that the mitigations are effective and do not introduce any new issues.
  • Security Best Practices: Implement comprehensive security best practices for WordPress, including regular updates, strong passwords, and limiting user privileges.

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Date

  • Published Date: 2025-04-09 16:09:39
  • Updated Date: 2025-04-09 20:02:42

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CVE-2025-32547