Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31439 is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress plugin Browser Caching with .htaccess version 1.2.1. It could let an attacker trick a user into making an unwanted plugin-related request, potentially causing limited integrity or availability impact. The supplied sources do not name a fixed version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency from current evidence. Prioritize sites where the plugin is installed on externally reachable or business-critical WordPress properties, especially if there is no vendor-confirmed fixed release.
Technical view
The record describes CWE-352 in package browser-caching-with-htaccess, affecting version 1.2.1. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, and low integrity and availability impact. Source detail is limited, so affected functions and exact request behavior are not confirmed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Browser Caching with .htaccess version 1.2.1. The source bundle lists default status as unaffected outside the affected entry and provides no CPEs, so asset discovery should rely on WordPress plugin inventory and package name matching.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF risk where a victim’s browser may be induced to send an unintended request. No exploit details are provided in the sources.
Researcher notes
The public bundle lacks endpoint, nonce, capability, and patch details. Avoid assuming administrator-only impact unless confirmed elsewhere. Validation should focus on version presence and vendor advisories rather than reproducing the CSRF behavior. Confidence is limited by sparse public technical detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for browser-caching-with-htaccess version 1.2.1.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed or supported release.
- If no supported fix exists, evaluate disabling or replacing the plugin.
- Limit plugin administration to trusted users and hardened admin sessions.
- Prioritize remediation on business-critical or internet-facing WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin slug and version from WordPress asset inventory.
- Review change logs or vendor guidance for a fixed version statement.
- Check whether affected sites expose WordPress administration to untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unexpected plugin configuration changes around privileged sessions.
- Track CVE and Patchstack entries for updated technical detail.
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: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
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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