What is the severity of CVE-2025-23815?

CVE-2025-23815 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that poses a significant risk as it can allow unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23815?

To fix CVE-2025-23815, update the linickx root Cookie or the WordPress root Cookie plugin to version 1.6 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-23815?

CVE-2025-23815 affects linickx root Cookie versions up to and including 1.6 and the WordPress root Cookie plugin versions up to and including 1.6.

What is Cross-Site Request Forgery in the context of CVE-2025-23815?

In the context of CVE-2025-23815, Cross-Site Request Forgery is a type of attack that tricks an authenticated user into submitting a malicious request, potentially compromising their account.

Is authentication affected by CVE-2025-23815?

Yes, CVE-2025-23815 affects the authentication process by allowing attackers to execute actions as an authenticated user without their knowledge.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23815

high

7.1

CWE

352

EPSS

0.043%

16/1/2025

17/1/2025

CVE-2025-23815: WordPress root Cookie plugin <= 1.6 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 16 2025(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in linickx root Cookie allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects root Cookie: from n/a through 1.6.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
linickx root Cookie	<=1.6
WordPress root Cookie plugin	<=1.6

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/root-cookie/vulnerability/wordpress-root-cookie-plugin-1-6-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23815?
CVE-2025-23815 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that poses a significant risk as it can allow unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23815?
To fix CVE-2025-23815, update the linickx root Cookie or the WordPress root Cookie plugin to version 1.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-23815?
CVE-2025-23815 affects linickx root Cookie versions up to and including 1.6 and the WordPress root Cookie plugin versions up to and including 1.6.
What is Cross-Site Request Forgery in the context of CVE-2025-23815?
In the context of CVE-2025-23815, Cross-Site Request Forgery is a type of attack that tricks an authenticated user into submitting a malicious request, potentially compromising their account.
Is authentication affected by CVE-2025-23815?
Yes, CVE-2025-23815 affects the authentication process by allowing attackers to execute actions as an authenticated user without their knowledge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23815?
CVE-2025-23815 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that poses a significant risk as it can allow unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23815?
To fix CVE-2025-23815, update the linickx root Cookie or the WordPress root Cookie plugin to version 1.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-23815?
CVE-2025-23815 affects linickx root Cookie versions up to and including 1.6 and the WordPress root Cookie plugin versions up to and including 1.6.
What is Cross-Site Request Forgery in the context of CVE-2025-23815?
In the context of CVE-2025-23815, Cross-Site Request Forgery is a type of attack that tricks an authenticated user into submitting a malicious request, potentially compromising their account.
Is authentication affected by CVE-2025-23815?
Yes, CVE-2025-23815 affects the authentication process by allowing attackers to execute actions as an authenticated user without their knowledge.