CVE-2025-13657
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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2Description
The HelpDesk contact form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_query_args() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's license ID and contact form ID settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Analysis
HelpDesk contact form (WordPress plugin) is affected by cross-site request forgery (csrf) (CVSS 4.3).
Technical Context
This vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affects HelpDesk contact form (WordPress plugin). The HelpDesk contact form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_query_args() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's license ID and contact form ID settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Affected Products
Vendor: WordPress. Product: HelpDesk contact form (WordPress plugin).
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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