Platform
wordpress
Component
wpblogsync
Fixed in
1.0.1
CVE-2025-14389 describes a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the WPBlogSyn plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the plugin's remote sync settings by crafting malicious requests. The vulnerability impacts versions up to and including 1.0.0 and a fix is pending.
An attacker exploiting this CSRF vulnerability could trick a site administrator into unknowingly executing malicious actions. Specifically, they can modify the plugin's remote sync settings, potentially leading to unauthorized data synchronization or configuration changes. This could compromise the integrity of the WordPress site and the data it manages. The attack relies on social engineering to lure an administrator into clicking a crafted link, making user awareness a crucial defense.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2026-01-14. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been identified at the time of writing. It is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog. The likelihood of exploitation is considered low due to the reliance on social engineering and the absence of readily available exploits.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.02% (4% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
As a direct fix is not yet available, the primary mitigation is to exercise extreme caution when clicking links or performing actions within the WordPress admin interface, especially if you suspect malicious activity. Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with CSRF protection rules to filter out potentially harmful requests. Regularly review plugin configurations and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the plugin's settings page to authorized administrators only.
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-2025-14389 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WPBlogSyn WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to modify plugin settings via forged requests.
You are affected if you are using WPBlogSyn plugin versions 1.0.0–1.0 and have not yet upgraded to a patched version.
A patch is pending. Until then, exercise caution with links, consider a WAF, and restrict access to plugin settings.
There is no confirmed active exploitation at this time, but the vulnerability remains present until a patch is applied.
Please refer to the plugin developer's website or the WordPress plugin repository for updates and advisories regarding CVE-2025-14389.
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