Vulnerability Description
The Browser Sniff plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts 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/browser-sniff/tags/2.3/browsersniff.p
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/browser-sniff/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b7210fd7-0812-47bc-bc6
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9883?
CVE-2025-9883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Browser Sniff plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This m...
How severe is CVE-2025-9883?
CVE-2025-9883 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.