CVE-2025-48259

Vulnerability

Overview

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WP Mapa Politico España plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 3.8.0. The plugin lacks proper CSRF protection, allowing an attacker to trick a logged-in administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying plugin settings, by crafting a malicious link or form [1].

Exploitation

Details

Exploitation requires user interaction: a privileged user must click a malicious link, visit a crafted page, or submit a form while authenticated. The attacker does not need any prior authentication or special network access; they can deliver the payload via email, social engineering, or by embedding it on a compromised site. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because it can be chained in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of WordPress installations [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to force the administrator to change plugin settings without their knowledge. Depending on the plugin's functionality, this could lead to further compromise, such as injecting malicious content, redirecting visitors, or disabling security features. The CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium) reflects the need for user interaction and the limited direct impact, but the potential for abuse in automated attacks raises the risk [1].

Mitigation

The vulnerability has been patched in version 3.8.1. Users are strongly advised to update immediately. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin or implementing additional CSRF protections at the server level [1].