CVE-2025-14462: CSRF in Lucky Draw Contests WordPress Plugin

The CSRF vulnerability in Lucky Draw Contests allows an attacker to execute unauthorized actions on a WordPress site if a site administrator is tricked into clicking a malicious link. This could involve modifying contest settings, changing prize configurations, or even potentially altering other plugin-related data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modifications to the website's functionality and data integrity. The attack surface is broad, as any administrator with access to the plugin's settings page is potentially vulnerable. While the impact is not catastrophic, it can still disrupt website operations and compromise data.

1. Reserved2025-12-10
2. Published2025-12-13
3. Modified2026-04-08
4. EPSS updated2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-14462 is to upgrade to a patched version of the Lucky Draw Contests plugin as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider implementing temporary workarounds. These include restricting access to the plugin's settings page to authorized users only, and implementing strict input validation and output encoding to prevent malicious requests. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to filter out suspicious requests targeting the misc-settings.php file. Monitor WordPress logs for unusual activity or attempts to modify plugin settings.