What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-0865?

CVE-2025-0865 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Wp Media Category Management are affected by CVE-2025-0865?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-0865, a cross-site request forgery vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-0865?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify anti-CSRF tokens are enforced.

Wp Media Category Management CVE-2025-0865

MEDIUM

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352)

2025-02-19 security@wordfence.com

WordPress CSRF Wp Media Category Management PHP

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Media Category Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 2.0 to 2.3.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_mcm_handle_action_settings() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to alter plugin settings, such as the taxonomy used for media, the base slug for media categories, and the default media category via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

AnalysisAI

The WP Media Category Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 2.0 to 2.3.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability could allow attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. The WP Media Category Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 2.0 to 2.3.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_mcm_handle_action_settings() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to alter plugin settings, such as the taxonomy used for media, the base slug for media categories, and the default media category via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Affected products include: De-Baat Wp Media Category Management.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.