HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode <= 1.0 - 未授权设置重置

The primary impact of CVE-2025-12696 is the ability for an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode plugin's settings. This could involve disabling form submissions, altering redirection URLs, or modifying other critical configurations. Successful exploitation could lead to data loss, denial of service, or even the injection of malicious code through altered form processing. While the vulnerability requires direct access to the WordPress site, the lack of authentication makes it relatively easy to exploit, especially on sites with weak security practices or shared hosting environments.

Websites utilizing the HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode plugin, particularly those with shared hosting environments or lacking robust access controls, are at increased risk. Sites with older, unpatched WordPress installations are also more vulnerable, as they may be more susceptible to other related vulnerabilities that could be chained with this authorization bypass.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin list | grep HelloLeads

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin update --all

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r 'HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -v "404"

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin status HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode

1. 2025-12-14Disclosure

   disclosure

1. 已保留2025-11-04
2. 发布日期2025-12-14
3. 修改日期2026-04-02
4. EPSS 更新日期2026-03-23

The immediate mitigation for CVE-2025-12696 is to upgrade the HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent unauthorized access. While a direct workaround is not available, implementing stricter access controls on the WordPress site, such as limiting user roles and enforcing strong passwords, can reduce the overall attack surface. Monitor WordPress access logs for suspicious activity related to the plugin.