CVE-2025-47597 in WP Podcasts Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/07/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Maulik Vora WP Podcasts Manager allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects WP Podcasts Manager: from n/a through 1.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2025
The CVE-2025-47597 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the WP Podcasts Manager plugin for WordPress, a widely used content management system. This vulnerability stems from the plugin's inadequate protection mechanisms against unauthorized requests that could be executed on behalf of authenticated users. The affected version range spans from the initial release through version 1.2, indicating that users operating within this version spectrum remain exposed to potential exploitation. The vulnerability manifests when the plugin fails to properly validate the origin of requests, creating an opportunity for attackers to manipulate authenticated users into performing unintended actions.
This CSRF vulnerability falls under the CWE-352 category, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses in web applications. The flaw allows an attacker to trick authenticated users into executing malicious actions without their knowledge or consent, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications of podcast content, user data manipulation, or even complete account takeovers. The vulnerability's impact is particularly concerning given that WordPress plugins often operate with elevated privileges and can access sensitive user data or system configurations. The absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens or origin validation mechanisms within the plugin's request handling process creates a significant security gap that adversaries can exploit through social engineering or by embedding malicious requests within compromised websites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data modification, as it could enable attackers to gain persistent access to podcast management functionalities. An attacker could potentially upload malicious files, alter podcast metadata, or even delete entire podcast collections through forged requests. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal technical skill, making it particularly dangerous for WordPress sites that rely on the WP Podcasts Manager plugin for their audio content distribution. Given that many podcast managers may not regularly update their plugins, the attack surface remains substantial across numerous WordPress installations. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers social engineering tactics that can be leveraged to execute CSRF attacks against authenticated users.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF protection gaps. System administrators should implement additional security layers such as Content Security Policy headers and ensure that all WordPress installations maintain current plugin versions through automated update mechanisms. The implementation of proper anti-CSRF token validation within the plugin's request processing workflow represents the most effective long-term solution. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious cross-site request patterns, particularly those targeting known vulnerable plugin endpoints. Regular security audits of installed WordPress plugins remain essential to identify similar vulnerabilities that may not yet be publicly disclosed but could pose significant risks to organizational security postures.