Vulnerability Description
The bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.11. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bbp_user_add_role_on_register() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to that of a bbPress Keymaster via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Rather than implementing a nonce check to provide protection against this vulnerability, which would break functionality, the plugin no longer makes it possible to select a role during registration.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bbpress/trunk/includes/users/signups.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3247345/bbpress/branches/2.6/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d776d94-8c81-4e88-bae
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1435?
CVE-2025-1435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.11. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bbp_user_add_role...
How severe is CVE-2025-1435?
CVE-2025-1435 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1435?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.