Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-risk CSRF issue in the WordPress GamiPress plugin through version 2.5.6. An attacker may be able to trick a logged-in user into changing plugin settings. The sources indicate limited integrity and availability impact, with no confidentiality impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it can affect site behavior if an administrator is tricked. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guided update during the next routine security maintenance window.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25697 is CWE-352 affecting the GamiPress WordPress plugin through 2.5.6. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L, meaning network-reachable, low-complexity exploitation requiring user interaction, with limited integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the GamiPress plugin installed at version 2.5.6 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected settings, required victim role, or whether default configurations are vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Practical exploitation requires tricking a user into interacting with attacker-controlled content while their browser can submit authenticated WordPress requests.
Researcher notes
The public details in the bundle are sparse. Patchstack identifies CSRF leading to settings change, but the bundle does not include request details, vulnerable parameters, fixed version, or role requirements. Avoid assuming broader compromise from the available evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the GamiPress plugin and version.
- Check GamiPress or Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Upgrade the plugin when a vendor-supported fixed version is confirmed.
- Disable GamiPress temporarily if upgrade guidance is unavailable and risk is unacceptable.
- Warn administrators against opening unsolicited links while logged into WordPress.
Validation and detection
- Confirm no production site runs GamiPress version 2.5.6 or earlier.
- Verify plugin status is upgraded, removed, or disabled on each WordPress instance.
- Review recent administrative activity for unexplained GamiPress settings changes.
- After updating, confirm vendor guidance says the CSRF issue is addressed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.