Vulnerability Description
The ARK Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 2.19. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ark_rp_options_page function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's configuration 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://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ark-relatedpost/tags/2.19/ark-related
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ark-relatedpost/trunk/ark-relatedpost
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3416647/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7eb53a80-89e5-4d8c-a1b
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13684?
CVE-2025-13684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ARK Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 2.19. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ark_rp_options_page function. This m...
How severe is CVE-2025-13684?
CVE-2025-13684 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-2025-13684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.