Vulnerability Description
The Silencesoft RSS Reader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sil_rss_edit_page' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete RSS feeds 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/external-rss-reader/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8e688654-8e21-48e8-a49
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7842?
CVE-2025-7842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Silencesoft RSS Reader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sil_...
How severe is CVE-2025-7842?
CVE-2025-7842 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-2025-7842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.