CVE-2025-32641
CVE-2025-32641: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Anant Addons for Elementor
Description: This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform actions on behalf of a legitimate user without their knowledge or consent. By crafting a malicious link or embedding code in a webpage, an attacker can trick a logged-in user into unintentionally executing actions within the Anant Addons for Elementor plugin.
Affected Versions: Anant Addons for Elementor versions up to and including 1.1.5.
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.6)
Known Exploit: Attackers can craft malicious HTML that, when visited by an authenticated user, will trigger unwanted actions within the plugin. The specific actions depend on the plugin’s functionality and how CSRF protection is missing. Common examples include changing settings, adding content, or deleting data.
Remediation/Mitigation Strategy:
Update Plugin: Immediately update the Anant Addons for Elementor plugin to the latest version. The vendor (anantaddons) should release a patch that includes CSRF protection measures.
Disable Plugin: If an update is not yet available, temporarily disable the Anant Addons for Elementor plugin until a patched version is released. This will prevent potential exploitation.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules: Implement WAF rules to detect and block common CSRF attack patterns. This can provide an additional layer of defense.
User Awareness: Educate users about the dangers of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites. Emphasize the importance of verifying the authenticity of websites before providing any information.
Monitor Website Traffic: Monitor website traffic for unusual activity, such as unexpected changes to plugin settings or content modifications. This can help detect potential CSRF attacks.
Implement CSRF Tokens (If Possible): Although this is primarily the responsibility of the plugin developer, if you have the capability to modify the plugin’s code (discouraged unless absolutely necessary and you understand the risks), consider adding CSRF tokens to all forms and requests that modify data. This will make it more difficult for attackers to forge requests. Warning: Improper implementation could break the plugin or introduce new vulnerabilities.
Review Audit Logs: Examine server and application audit logs for any suspicious activity that may indicate a CSRF attack.
Long-Term Prevention:
- Encourage the plugin developer to implement proper CSRF protection mechanisms in all future versions of the plugin.
- Perform regular security audits of all installed plugins to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Stay informed about security updates and vulnerabilities affecting WordPress and its plugins.
Assigner
- Patchstack [email protected]
Date
- Published Date: 2025-04-09 16:09:23
- Updated Date: 2025-04-09 20:02:42