What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-49351?

CVE-2025-49351 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Create Posts & Terms are affected by CVE-2025-49351?

The Create Posts & Terms WordPress plugin (versions through 1.3.1) contains a critical CSRF vulnerability that allows attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts into your WordPress database…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-49351?

Within 24 hours: Disable or remove the Create Posts & Terms plugin from all WordPress installations and audit plugin access logs for suspicious activity. Within 7 days: Inventory all sites using this plugin, review administrator session logs for unauthorized access, and assess any changes to posts, terms, or user permissions for indicators of compromise. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative plugins for equivalent functionality, implement plugin usage policies requiring security vetting before deployment, and establish a Web Application Firewall rule to detect CSRF token anomalies in WordPress admin POST requests.

Create Posts & Terms CVE-2025-49351

HIGH

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

2025-12-09 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress XSS CSRF Wordpress Plugin

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Apr 28, 2026 - 20:00 vuln.today

DescriptionCVE.org

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Valentin Agachi Create Posts & Terms create-posts-terms allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Create Posts & Terms: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.

AnalysisAI

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Create Posts & Terms WordPress plugin through version 1.3.1 enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application database. Exploitation requires tricking an authenticated administrator into visiting a malicious page while logged into WordPress. The vulnerability chains CSRF with stored XSS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers across sessions with potential for privilege escalation, data theft, and site compromise. EPSS score and exploitation data not available, but Patchstack database listing indicates security researcher disclosure.

Technical ContextAI

Create Posts & Terms is a WordPress plugin by Valentin Agachi that provides functionality for creating posts and taxonomy terms. The vulnerability stems from insufficient CSRF token validation (CWE-352) on administrative functions that accept user input. WordPress plugins should implement nonce verification using wp_verify_nonce() to validate state-changing requests. The absence of this protection allows attackers to forge requests that appear to originate from legitimate administrators. When combined with inadequate input sanitization, the CSRF enables injection of malicious JavaScript payloads that get stored in the WordPress database, creating a persistent cross-site scripting condition. The stored XSS executes whenever the compromised content is rendered, affecting all users who view the injected data.

Affected ProductsAI

WordPress plugin Create Posts & Terms by Valentin Agachi, all versions through 1.3.1 inclusive. The vulnerability affects installations where the plugin is active and administrators have privileges to create posts or terms. According to Patchstack vulnerability database reference (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/create-posts-terms/vulnerability/wordpress-create-posts-terms-plugin-1-3-1-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability), version 1.3.1 and all earlier releases contain the CSRF and stored XSS flaws. CPE data not provided in available intelligence. Specific WordPress core version compatibility requirements unknown but typical WordPress plugin vulnerabilities affect sites running WordPress 4.x through current 6.x releases.

RemediationAI

Update Create Posts & Terms plugin to version 1.3.2 or later if available, verifying patch status through the WordPress plugin repository or Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/create-posts-terms/vulnerability/wordpress-create-posts-terms-plugin-1-3-1-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability. Patched version not independently confirmed from available data-verify current version in WordPress.org plugin directory before deployment. If no patch exists, immediately deactivate and remove the plugin until vendor releases a fix, replacing functionality with alternative plugins that implement proper CSRF protection (WordPress nonces) and input sanitization. As compensating controls if plugin must remain active: restrict WordPress admin access to trusted IP addresses via .htaccess or firewall rules, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect CSRF attack patterns and XSS payloads in POST requests, enable Content Security Policy headers to limit inline script execution (may break legitimate plugin functionality), and educate administrators to never click links from untrusted sources while authenticated to WordPress admin panel. Monitor WordPress database tables for suspicious JavaScript content in post metadata and term descriptions.