CVE-2025-0796 in Mortgage Lead Capture System Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/18/2025
The Mortgage Lead Capture System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.10. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'wprequal_reset_defaults' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the plugin's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2025
The CVE-2025-0796 vulnerability affects the Mortgage Lead Capture System plugin for WordPress, representing a critical cross-site request forgery weakness that compromises the integrity of plugin configurations. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 8.2.10, making it a widespread concern for WordPress site administrators who rely on this plugin for mortgage lead management. The flaw specifically targets the 'wprequal_reset_defaults' action which lacks proper nonce validation, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking to manipulate plugin settings without authentication.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the absence of proper nonce validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative interface. Nonces serve as time-based tokens that verify the authenticity of administrative actions and prevent unauthorized modifications to system configurations. In this case, the missing nonce validation allows attackers to construct malicious requests that can reset all plugin settings to their default values without requiring administrator credentials or authorization. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the plugin's security architecture and violates established web application security principles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple configuration resets, as it provides attackers with the capability to undermine the core functionality of the mortgage lead capture system. When an administrator is tricked into clicking on a malicious link, the plugin's settings can be reset, potentially causing data loss, disruption of lead capture processes, and compromise of sensitive customer information. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that depend on automated lead capture systems for mortgage services, where such disruptions could result in significant financial losses and operational downtime.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The flaw also maps to ATT&CK technique T1211, which involves the exploitation of weaknesses in web applications to perform unauthorized actions. The attack vector relies on social engineering tactics where administrators are deceived into performing actions that trigger the forged requests, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrators may not be fully aware of the security implications of clicking unknown links. Organizations should immediately implement security patches, conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments, and establish monitoring procedures to detect unauthorized configuration changes. Additionally, administrators should consider implementing additional security measures such as role-based access controls and regular security audits to mitigate the risk of exploitation.