Vulnerability Description
The ContentMX Content Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the cmx_activate_connection function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bind their own ContentMX connection 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/contentmx-content-publisher/tags/1.0.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contentmx-content-publisher/tags/1.0.
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5dd354f-080f-4be9-837
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9889?
CVE-2025-9889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ContentMX Content Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on th...
How severe is CVE-2025-9889?
CVE-2025-9889 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-2025-9889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.