Vulnerability Description
The NS IE Compatibility Fixer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to missing nonce validation on the settings update functionality. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings via a forged request granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/security/nonces/
- https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/check_admin_referer/
- https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_verify_nonce/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ns-ie-compatibility-fixer/tags/2.1.5/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ns-ie-compatibility-fixer/tags/2.1.5/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ns-ie-compatibility-fixer/tags/2.1.5/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3c25b462-cb9e-4250-bb1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14845?
CVE-2025-14845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The NS IE Compatibility Fixer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to missing nonce validation on the settin...
How severe is CVE-2025-14845?
CVE-2025-14845 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-2025-14845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.