Vulnerability Description
The Posts Navigation Links for Sections and Headings – Free by WP Masters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'wpm_navigation_links_settings' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-navigation-links-for-sections-and-headings-f
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/05f73a26-f637-4a1a-9f8
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12188?
CVE-2025-12188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Posts Navigation Links for Sections and Headings – Free by WP Masters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to m...
How severe is CVE-2025-12188?
CVE-2025-12188 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.