Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-53249 is a CSRF flaw in the WordPress Build App Online plugin through version 1.0.23. A crafted interaction could cause a user’s browser to submit an unintended plugin request. The published CVSS score is medium, with the main rated impact on availability rather than data theft.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted operational-risk issue, not an emergency unless the plugin is deployed on important public sites. Because availability impact is rated high, prioritize inventory and vendor guidance checks, especially where WordPress uptime supports revenue or customer operations.
Technical view
The sources identify CWE-352 in hakeemnala Build App Online, package build-app-online, affecting versions through 1.0.23. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Build App Online plugin installed at version 1.0.23 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected WordPress core versions, hosting providers, or non-WordPress products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability class requires user interaction, so practical risk depends on who can trigger plugin actions and whether privileged users can be induced to visit attacker-controlled content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack advisory reference. The bundle does not include vulnerable endpoint details, proof-of-concept status, exploit telemetry, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Build App Online through 1.0.23.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Build App Online plugin and recorded version.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Prioritize hardening for sites where plugin downtime would affect operations.
- Review administrative user security controls for phishing-resistant access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether build-app-online is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the affected range through 1.0.23.
- Check whether compensating controls restrict untrusted interaction with administrative users.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack advisories for patch availability or updated affected-version details.
- Look for unexpected plugin-related administrative actions in site logs.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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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:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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.