CVE-2025-13990: CSRF in Mamurjor Employee Info WordPress Plugin
Platform
wordpress
Component
mamurjor-employee-info
Fixed in
1.0.1
CVE-2025-13990 describes a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability discovered in the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate sensitive employee data, including records, departments, and salary information. The vulnerability impacts versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.0 of the plugin, and a fix is expected from the vendor.
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Impact and Attack Scenarios
The CSRF vulnerability in Mamurjor Employee Info allows an attacker to execute unauthorized actions on a WordPress site if a site administrator is tricked into clicking a malicious link. Specifically, an attacker could create, update, or delete employee records, departments, designations, salary grades, education records, and salary payments. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized modifications to payroll systems, and potential financial fraud. The impact is amplified if the WordPress site manages sensitive employee data, as the attacker could gain control over critical information and potentially impersonate administrators.
Exploitation Context
CVE-2025-13990 was publicly disclosed on 2026-01-07. There is currently no indication of active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released. The vulnerability has not been added to the CISA KEV catalog at the time of writing.
Threat Intelligence
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.02% (6% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
What do these metrics mean?
- Attack Vector
- Network — remotely exploitable over the internet. No physical or local access required. Widest attack surface.
- Attack Complexity
- Low — no special conditions required. Attacker can exploit reliably without depending on rare configurations or timing.
- Privileges Required
- None — unauthenticated. No login or credentials needed to exploit.
- User Interaction
- Required — victim must take an action: open a file, click a link, or visit a crafted page.
- Scope
- Unchanged — impact is limited to the vulnerable component itself.
- Confidentiality
- None — no confidentiality impact. Attacker cannot read protected data.
- Integrity
- Low — attacker can modify some data with limited scope or impact.
- Availability
- None — no availability impact. Service remains fully operational.
Affected Software
Weakness Classification (CWE)
Timeline
- Reserved
- Published
- Modified
- EPSS updated
Mitigation and Workarounds
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-13990 is to upgrade to a patched version of the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider implementing temporary workarounds. One approach is to restrict access to administrative functions requiring authentication and implement strict input validation. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block malicious CSRF requests. Additionally, educate administrators about the risks of clicking on untrusted links and opening suspicious emails. After upgrade, confirm by attempting to create/modify an employee record via the plugin's admin interface and verifying that the action requires proper authentication.
How to fix
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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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-13990 — CSRF in Mamurjor Employee Info WordPress Plugin?
CVE-2025-13990 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin for WordPress versions 1.0.0–1.0.0, allowing attackers to forge requests to manipulate employee data.
Am I affected by CVE-2025-13990 in Mamurjor Employee Info WordPress Plugin?
If you are using the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin in WordPress version 1.0.0–1.0.0, you are potentially affected by this CSRF vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13990 in Mamurjor Employee Info WordPress Plugin?
Upgrade to a patched version of the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin as soon as it's available. Until then, implement workarounds like WAF rules and restrict access to administrative functions.
Is CVE-2025-13990 being actively exploited?
There is currently no indication of active exploitation campaigns targeting CVE-2025-13990.
Where can I find the official Mamurjor Employee Info advisory for CVE-2025-13990?
Check the Mamurjor Employee Info plugin's official website or WordPress plugin repository for updates and security advisories related to CVE-2025-13990.
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