Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a CSRF issue in the WordPress WP Database Optimizer plugin through version 1.2.1.3. An attacker would need to trick a logged-in user into taking an action, so risk depends on administrator exposure and plugin use.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize sites using the plugin, especially business-critical WordPress properties with multiple administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31474 is CWE-352 affecting wp-database-optimizer through <=1.2.1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Database Optimizer version 1.2.1.3 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify CPEs, a fixed version, or detailed vulnerable endpoints.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF, and impact is described as limited integrity impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record names CSRF and affected versions through <=1.2.1.3, but does not include endpoint details, proof of exploitation, patch version, or vendor advisory content in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Database Optimizer installations.
- Check whether installed versions are 1.2.1.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is unnecessary.
- Prioritize admin-session hygiene and avoid untrusted links while logged in.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version across production WordPress sites.
- Review whether the plugin is required for current operations.
- Check CVE and Patchstack records for updated remediation guidance.
- Review admin activity logs for unexpected database-optimization changes.
- Track this CVE until a fixed-version statement is available.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (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:N
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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:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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.