CVE-2025-53263 in Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/27/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in PluginsCafe Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms: from n/a through 1.3.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/27/2025
The CVE-2025-53263 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the PluginsCafe Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms plugin, a widely used WordPress extension that integrates Google Maps functionality into Gravity Forms. This vulnerability stems from inadequate protection mechanisms against unauthorized requests that could be forged by malicious actors, potentially compromising the integrity and security of user data submissions within web applications. The flaw specifically impacts versions ranging from the initial release through version 1.3.4, indicating that users who have not updated their plugin installations remain at risk of exploitation.
The technical nature of this CSRF vulnerability lies in the plugin's failure to implement proper anti-forgery token validation or request origin verification mechanisms. When users interact with forms that utilize the address autocomplete functionality, the plugin processes requests to Google's geocoding services without sufficient protection against malicious request manipulation. This allows attackers to craft specially crafted requests that, when executed by authenticated users, could perform unauthorized actions such as modifying form data, submitting fraudulent entries, or potentially accessing sensitive user information. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the authentication and authorization mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns, as it could enable attackers to manipulate form submissions and potentially compromise user privacy. An attacker could exploit this weakness to force authenticated users into performing actions they did not intend, such as changing form configurations, submitting false address data, or even potentially escalating privileges within the WordPress environment. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it leverages the trust relationship between the user's browser and the legitimate web application, making detection difficult and exploitation relatively straightforward for skilled attackers. This vulnerability could result in significant reputational damage to organizations using the affected plugin, as well as potential regulatory compliance issues related to data protection and user privacy.
Security practitioners should immediately implement mitigation strategies including updating the PluginsCafe Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms plugin to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, administrators should consider implementing web application firewalls with CSRF protection capabilities, enabling proper Content Security Policy headers, and conducting thorough security audits of all installed WordPress plugins. Organizations should also establish monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized form submissions and implement multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and proper input validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security framework. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique through web application vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls across all application layers.