Moderate Selected Posts <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery para Actualizar la Configuración del Plugin

The core of this vulnerability lies in the lack of proper nonce verification within the mspadminpage() function. A CSRF attack exploits this by tricking a site administrator into unknowingly executing a malicious request. This could involve crafting a link or embedding a hidden form that, when accessed by an administrator, modifies the plugin's configuration. Potential impacts include unauthorized changes to post moderation rules, altered display settings, or even the injection of malicious code if the plugin handles user-supplied data in a vulnerable way. While the plugin itself doesn't directly handle sensitive data, modifications to its settings could indirectly impact other parts of the WordPress site.

WordPress sites utilizing the Moderate Selected Posts plugin, particularly those with administrative accounts that are frequently targeted by phishing or social engineering attacks, are at increased risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple WordPress sites share the same server resources are also more vulnerable, as a compromise on one site could potentially lead to attacks on others.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r 'msp_admin_page()' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/moderate-selected-posts/

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin list --status=all | grep 'Moderate Selected Posts'

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin update moderate-selected-posts

1. 2026-01-24Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Reservado2025-12-18
2. Publicada2026-01-24
3. Modificada2026-04-08
4. EPSS actualizado2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-14907 is to upgrade to a patched version of the Moderate Selected Posts plugin as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider implementing temporary workarounds. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block CSRF attacks can provide an additional layer of protection. Enforcing strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can also help mitigate the risk by restricting the sources from which the browser can load resources. Regularly review plugin settings and user permissions to identify any unauthorized changes.