Vulnerability Description
The Chat by Chatwee plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the admin settings page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings 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/chatwee/trunk/chatwee-admin.php#L10
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chatwee/trunk/chatwee-admin.php#L41
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b9a4e0c1-7bbb-4ab0-948
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9948?
CVE-2025-9948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Chat by Chatwee plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the admin sett...
How severe is CVE-2025-9948?
CVE-2025-9948 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-2025-9948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.