Vulnerability Description
The WP Blast | SEO & Performance Booster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on multiple administrative actions in the Settings class. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger cache purging, sitemap clearing, plugin data purging, and score resetting operations via forged requests 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/wpblast/tags/1.8.6/src/Smartfire/Word
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpblast/tags/1.8.6/src/Smartfire/Word
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpblast/tags/1.8.6/src/Smartfire/Word
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpblast/tags/1.8.6/src/Smartfire/Word
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b8954061-cb8f-49fc-84d
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9622?
CVE-2025-9622 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Blast | SEO & Performance Booster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validat...
How severe is CVE-2025-9622?
CVE-2025-9622 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-2025-9622?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.