Platform
wordpress
Component
coding-blocks
Fixed in
1.1.1
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the Coding Blocks plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from 0.0.0 through 1.1.0. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate plugin settings, including theme configurations, by tricking a site administrator into performing actions. The vulnerability stems from a lack of nonce validation within the settings update functionality. A patch is available to address this issue.
Successful exploitation of this CSRF vulnerability could allow an attacker to significantly alter the behavior of a WordPress website. By crafting malicious links or embedding them in deceptive content, an attacker can induce a logged-in administrator to unknowingly modify Coding Blocks plugin settings. This could involve changing the theme configuration, potentially leading to visual distortions, unexpected functionality, or even the injection of malicious code through theme customizations. The blast radius extends to any administrator account with sufficient privileges to modify the plugin's settings. While the vulnerability doesn't directly lead to data exfiltration, it can be a stepping stone for further attacks if the theme configuration changes grant additional access or privileges.
This vulnerability is currently not listed on the CISA KEV catalog. Public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has not been widely reported, suggesting a low probability of immediate widespread exploitation. However, the ease of exploitation inherent in CSRF vulnerabilities means it could become a target for automated scanning and exploitation campaigns. The NVD was published on 2025-12-12.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.02% (4% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-14158 is to upgrade the Coding Blocks plugin to a version that includes the necessary nonce validation. If immediate upgrading is not feasible due to compatibility concerns or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter out requests lacking proper CSRF tokens. Specifically, the WAF should be configured to block POST requests to the plugin's settings update endpoint that do not include a valid nonce. Additionally, carefully review any unusual activity in the WordPress admin panel, particularly related to plugin settings, to identify potential unauthorized modifications. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to trigger a settings update via a crafted CSRF request and verifying that the request is rejected.
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
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CVE-2025-14158 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Coding Blocks WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to modify plugin settings without authentication.
You are affected if you are using Coding Blocks WordPress plugin versions 0.0.0 through 1.1.0. Upgrade to a patched version to resolve the vulnerability.
Upgrade the Coding Blocks plugin to the latest available version, which includes nonce validation to prevent CSRF attacks. Consider a WAF rule as a temporary workaround.
While no widespread exploitation has been confirmed, the ease of CSRF exploitation means it could become a target for automated scanning and exploitation campaigns.
Refer to the Coding Blocks plugin's official website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest advisory and update information.
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