Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress Appointy Appointment Scheduler plugin through version 4.2.1. It could let an attacker cause unauthorized settings changes, affecting integrity and availability. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize sites using Appointy Appointment Scheduler, especially public business sites where appointment settings affect customer workflows or availability.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31601 is CWE-352 in appointy-appointment-scheduler for WordPress, described as CSRF to settings change. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. Affected scope is stated as Appointy Appointment Scheduler through <=4.2.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Appointy Appointment Scheduler plugin installed, especially versions <=4.2.1. Sites not using this plugin are not exposed based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked KEV, and the source bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation. The public description confirms CSRF leading to settings changes but does not provide operational attack details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The description says affected through <=4.2.1, while the structured affected entry lists version '0' with defaultStatus unaffected. Do not infer a fixed version from this bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the appointy-appointment-scheduler plugin.
- Check whether installed versions are <=4.2.1.
- Review vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin until guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor plugin settings for unexpected changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version across WordPress estates.
- Compare installed versions against the <=4.2.1 affected range.
- Review Appointy plugin settings for unauthorized or unexpected changes.
- Check WordPress admin audit logs, if available, for suspicious settings updates.
- Track vendor and Patchstack advisories for fixed-version confirmation.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L3.92.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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