Vulnerability Description
The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spicethemes | Newscrunch | < 1.8.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newscrunch/1.8.3/functions.php#L486Product
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1c507681-61e9-4bf0-8feThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1306?
CVE-2025-1306 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_insta...
How severe is CVE-2025-1306?
CVE-2025-1306 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1306?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spicethemes Newscrunch.