Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress CM On Demand Search And Replace plugin through version 1.5.2. An attacker could trick a logged-in WordPress user into causing an unintended plugin action, with limited integrity impact. The provided sources do not identify data theft, service outage, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine but real WordPress plugin remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and administrator-heavy environments, but it is not presented as emergency-level because impact is limited and exploitation is not confirmed in the supplied sources.
Technical view
CVE-2025-54728 is CWE-352 affecting CreativeMindsSolutions CM On Demand Search And Replace, package cm-on-demand-search-and-replace, through <= 1.5.2. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with CM On Demand Search And Replace installed at version 1.5.2 or earlier. The vulnerable scenario depends on a logged-in user being induced to interact with attacker-controlled content while authenticated to WordPress.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability class suggests social engineering is required, because the CVSS vector includes user interaction and the weakness is CSRF.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle provides affected product/version range, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but no endpoint details, fixed version, proof-of-concept, or exploitation report. Avoid assuming broader CreativeMindsSolutions product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using cm-on-demand-search-and-replace.
- Check vendor, CVE, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update beyond version 1.5.2 if an official fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin after impact review.
- Limit WordPress administrator exposure to untrusted links while remediation is pending.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag any version <= 1.5.2.
- Review recent plugin-related administrative changes for unexpected activity.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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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: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
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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.