Vulnerability Description
The Visit Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the widgets.php page. 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://wordpress.org/plugins/visit-counter/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d9e0f3a5-35fb-4c7e-892
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12452?
CVE-2025-12452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Visit Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the widgets.php page. This makes it possible ...
How severe is CVE-2025-12452?
CVE-2025-12452 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-2025-12452?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.