Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-48099 affects the WordPress Search & Filter plugin through version 1.2.17. A malicious site could trick a logged-in user into triggering an unwanted redirect action. Business impact is mainly phishing and trust abuse rather than direct server takeover. No cited source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine-to-near-term WordPress plugin remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing or high-brand-value sites, especially where phishing risk would damage customer trust. It is not currently supported as an emergency item by KEV or cited exploitation evidence.
Technical view
The issue is a CSRF vulnerability in Code Amp Search & Filter, package search-filter, reported as CSRF to open redirect. CVSS 3.1 is 4.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Search & Filter version 1.2.17 or earlier. Risk depends on whether authenticated users can be induced to visit attacker-controlled content while logged into the affected site.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires user interaction and appears to rely on cross-site request forgery behavior. The public sources do not show weaponized exploit details, confirmed exploitation in the wild, or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
Evidence confirms affected product and version range, CWE-352, CVSS 4.7, and a Patchstack advisory reference. The source bundle does not provide a fixed version, proof-of-concept status, or detailed vulnerable endpoint information. Avoid assuming exploit availability or remediation specifics beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Search & Filter plugin.
- Identify plugin versions at or below 1.2.17.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Update the plugin if an official fixed release is available.
- Restrict administrative access and reinforce anti-phishing controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Search & Filter is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version.
- Review change logs or vendor advisories for a security fix.
- Check web logs for unusual redirect-related activity.
- Verify no untrusted redirects are configured or exposed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/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:C/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/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.