CVE-2023-25066 in FV Flowplayer Video Player Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2023
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin <= 7.5.30.7212 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2023
The CVE-2023-25066 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin, affecting versions up to and including 7.5.30.7212. This vulnerability resides in the plugin's handling of user requests and authentication mechanisms, creating a significant security risk for WordPress installations that utilize this video player component. The flaw allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent, potentially leading to complete compromise of affected systems.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly validate and verify the origin of HTTP requests. Specifically, the FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin does not implement adequate anti-CSRF tokens or request origin verification mechanisms within its administrative interfaces and user-facing features. This absence of proper CSRF protection means that malicious actors can craft specially crafted requests that, when executed by authenticated users, will perform unintended operations within the plugin's functionality. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically affects the plugin's ability to distinguish between legitimate user-initiated requests and maliciously constructed ones.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, modify plugin configurations, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. Attackers could leverage this flaw to add new users, modify existing user permissions, install malicious plugins, or even execute remote code execution attacks depending on the broader system architecture. The vulnerability affects WordPress sites where the FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin is installed, potentially exposing thousands of websites to unauthorized access and control. This risk is particularly severe because video player plugins often have elevated privileges and can interact with various system components.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability should focus on implementing proper anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the plugin's administrative interfaces and user interactions. Security professionals should immediately update to the latest version of the FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin where the vulnerability has been patched, as FolioVision has released remediation updates addressing this specific flaw. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including web application firewalls, proper input validation, and regular security audits of third-party plugins. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues, and falls under ATT&CK technique T1059 for executing malicious code through compromised web applications. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious request patterns, and security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential CSRF vulnerabilities within their WordPress installations.