CVE-2025-14465: CSRF in Sticky Action Buttons WordPress Plugin

The primary impact of this CSRF vulnerability lies in the potential for unauthorized modification of the Sticky Action Buttons plugin's settings. An attacker could leverage this to alter the plugin's behavior, potentially injecting malicious code or redirecting users. While the plugin itself might not handle sensitive data directly, changes to its configuration could impact the overall site functionality and user experience. Successful exploitation could lead to defacement, redirection to phishing sites, or other disruptive actions. The attack relies on social engineering to trick an administrator into clicking a malicious link, making user awareness a crucial factor in preventing exploitation.

1. Reserved2025-12-10
2. Published2026-01-07
3. Modified2026-04-08
4. EPSS updated2026-03-23

The immediate mitigation for CVE-2025-14465 is to disable the Sticky Action Buttons plugin until a patched version is available. If disabling the plugin is not feasible, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all plugin settings pages to prevent malicious data from being processed. Consider using a WordPress security plugin with CSRF protection features to add an extra layer of defense. Monitor WordPress logs for suspicious activity, particularly requests originating from unusual sources or containing unexpected parameters. Once a patched version is released, upgrade the plugin immediately to eliminate the vulnerability.