CVE-2025-13657
MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS 3.1
Description
The HelpDesk contact form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_query_args() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's license ID and contact form ID settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Affected WordPress components
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HelpDesk.com Contact Form Plugin · helpdesk-contact-formUp to and including 1.1.5View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- helpdeskcom HelpDesk Contact Form — Up to and including 1.1.5
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/helpdesk-contact-form/tags/1.1.5/includes/class-admin-page.php#L63
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/helpdesk-contact-form/trunk/includes/class-admin-page.php#L63
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3439463/
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/342ece60-faf1-4fee-bf1e-6f6107f32861?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record