CVE-2025-48321 in Ultimate Twitter Profile Widget Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/28/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in dyiosah Ultimate twitter profile widget allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Ultimate twitter profile widget: from n/a through 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2026
Cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities represent a critical class of web application security flaws that enable attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The specific vulnerability identified in the dyiosah Ultimate twitter profile widget demonstrates how csrf flaws can create pathways for more severe exploits including stored cross-site scripting attacks. This particular weakness exists within version ranges from n/a through 1.0 of the plugin, indicating a potentially widespread issue affecting all iterations up to and including version 1.0. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation and protection mechanisms that fail to properly authenticate and authorize requests originating from external sources.
The technical implementation flaw manifests when the widget processes user input without sufficient csrf token validation or request origin verification. When users interact with the twitter profile widget, malicious actors can craft specially designed requests that bypass the normal authentication flow and inject malicious code into the application's data storage mechanisms. This stored xss vulnerability occurs because the plugin fails to sanitize user-supplied content before persisting it within the database or configuration files. The weakness creates a persistent threat vector where injected scripts execute whenever legitimate users access pages containing the compromised widget, allowing attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform other unauthorized actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or service disruption. Attackers can leverage the stored xss capability to establish persistent backdoors within affected systems, harvest sensitive information from authenticated user sessions, and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. The threat is particularly concerning given that twitter profile widgets are commonly used across various websites and platforms, amplifying the potential attack surface. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352 which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses in web applications. The exploitation pattern follows established attack methodologies documented in the mitre att&ck framework under the privilege escalation and persistence tactics.
Security remediation for this vulnerability requires implementing robust csrf protection mechanisms including the use of anti-csrf tokens, proper request validation, and strict input sanitization processes. Developers should ensure that all user-facing forms and api endpoints utilize unique tokens that are validated before processing any requests. The plugin must implement proper content security policies to prevent script execution in stored data, while also establishing proper access controls for configuration modifications. Additionally, comprehensive testing procedures including automated security scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities within the codebase and prevent future occurrences of this class of weakness.