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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Network vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, low integrity impact.
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Codehaveli Bitly URL Shortener allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Bitly URL Shortener: from n/a through 1.3.3.
AnalysisAI
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the Bitly URL Shortener WordPress plugin through version 1.3.3 allows an attacker to trick an authenticated administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying plugin settings, by crafting a malicious link. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified, and the EPSS score is low (0.03%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) classified under CWE-352. CSRF attacks exploit the trust a web application has in an authenticated user's browser, allowing an attacker to forge requests that appear legitimate. The affected product is a WordPress plugin for URL shortening using Bitly's API. The CPE data indicates the plugin version is through 1.3.3.
RemediationAI
Update the Bitly URL Shortener plugin to version 1.3.4 or later, as per the vendor advisory. No workarounds are documented; however, implementing CSRF tokens and ensuring proper nonce validation in custom code can mitigate similar issues. The advisory URL is https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/codehaveli-bitly-url-shortener/vulnerability/wordpress-bitly-url-shortener-1-3-3-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability.
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EUVD-2025-17193