What is the severity of CVE-2025-23822?

CVE-2025-23822 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of an authenticated user.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23822?

To fix CVE-2025-23822, update the Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields plugin to version 1.1 or higher, as earlier versions are vulnerable.

Which versions of the software are affected by CVE-2025-23822?

CVE-2025-23822 affects Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields versions up to and including 1.0.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-23822 enable?

CVE-2025-23822 can enable attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users without their consent or knowledge.

Is authentication required for exploiting CVE-2025-23822?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-23822 requires the attacker to be able to trick an authenticated user into performing actions that they did not intend.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23822

high

7.1

CWE

352

EPSS

0.043%

16/1/2025

17/1/2025

CVE-2025-23822: WordPress Category Custom Fields plugin <= 1.0 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 16 2025(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Category Custom Fields: from n/a through 1.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields	<=1.0
WordPress Category Custom Fields	<=1.0

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/categorycustomfields/vulnerability/wordpress-category-custom-fields-plugin-1-0-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23822?
CVE-2025-23822 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of an authenticated user.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23822?
To fix CVE-2025-23822, update the Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields plugin to version 1.1 or higher, as earlier versions are vulnerable.
Which versions of the software are affected by CVE-2025-23822?
CVE-2025-23822 affects Cornea Alexandru Category Custom Fields versions up to and including 1.0.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-23822 enable?
CVE-2025-23822 can enable attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users without their consent or knowledge.
Is authentication required for exploiting CVE-2025-23822?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-23822 requires the attacker to be able to trick an authenticated user into performing actions that they did not intend.

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