CVE-2025-53483: SecurePoll: Multiple admin actions vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery

Published Jul 4, 2025
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Updated

ArchivePage.php, UnarchivePage.php, and VoterEligibilityPage#executeClear() do not validate request methods or CSRF tokens, allowing attackers to trigger sensitive actions if an admin visits a malicious site.

This issue affects Mediawiki - SecurePoll extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.13, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MediaWiki SecurePoll>=1.39.0, <1.39.13, >=1.42.0, <1.42.7, >=1.43.0, <1.43.2

Event History

Jul 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53483?

CVE-2025-53483 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to trigger sensitive actions through CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53483?

To fix CVE-2025-53483, update the MediaWiki SecurePoll extension to a version greater than 1.39.13, greater than 1.42.7, or greater than 1.43.2.

3

What versions of MediaWiki SecurePoll are affected by CVE-2025-53483?

CVE-2025-53483 affects MediaWiki SecurePoll versions from 1.39.0 to 1.39.13, 1.42.0 to 1.42.7, and 1.43.0 to 1.43.2.

4

What does CVE-2025-53483 exploit?

CVE-2025-53483 exploits a lack of request method validation and CSRF token validation in specific PHP scripts.

5

Who is at risk for CVE-2025-53483?

Admins of MediaWiki using affected versions of the SecurePoll extension are at risk if they visit malicious sites.

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