Vulnerability Description
The LMB^Box Smileys plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the manage_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts 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://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lmbbox-smileys/tags/3.2/lmbbox-smiley
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lmbbox-smileys/tags/3.2/lmbbox-smiley
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lmbbox-smileys/tags/3.2/lmbbox-smiley
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e80e3ac-331a-480f-94c
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12400?
CVE-2025-12400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The LMB^Box Smileys plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the manage_page(...
How severe is CVE-2025-12400?
CVE-2025-12400 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.