CVE-2025-26925 in Admin Menu Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/26/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Required Admin Menu Manager allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Admin Menu Manager: from n/a through 1.0.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2026
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists within the Required Admin Menu Manager plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 1.0.3. The flaw allows authenticated administrators to be tricked into executing unintended actions through maliciously crafted requests that originate from external domains. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-forgery token validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative interfaces, creating a significant security risk for WordPress installations that utilize this particular menu management solution.
The technical implementation of this CSRF flaw occurs when administrators interact with the plugin's administrative features without adequate token verification. According to CWE-352, this represents a classic cross-site request forgery vulnerability where the application fails to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same origin. The attack vector exploits the trust relationship between the web application and the authenticated administrator, enabling malicious actors to perform unauthorized administrative actions such as modifying menu configurations, adding new menu items, or potentially executing destructive operations depending on the plugin's functionality. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it requires no special privileges beyond an existing administrator account, making it a critical threat to WordPress site integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple menu manipulation, as it provides attackers with a potential foothold for further compromise within the WordPress administration interface. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in other parts of the WordPress ecosystem to force administrators to perform actions without their knowledge or consent. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1548.003, which involves bypassing security controls through the manipulation of administrative interfaces. The risk is amplified when considering that administrators often perform administrative tasks in environments where they may inadvertently visit malicious websites or be targeted through phishing campaigns that leverage this CSRF vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper anti-forgery token validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative endpoints. The recommended approach involves generating unique, unpredictable tokens for each administrative session and validating these tokens on every state-changing request. Additionally, administrators should immediately update to the latest version of the Admin Menu Manager plugin once a patched release becomes available. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including web application firewalls, regular security audits, and monitoring for unauthorized administrative activities. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and the principle of least privilege in web application security, ensuring that all administrative interfaces require explicit verification of legitimate user intent before executing any privileged operations.