CVE-2025-9631
MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS 3.1
Description
The AutoCatSet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the autocatset_ajax function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger automatic recategorization of posts 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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autocatset Plugin · autocatsetUp to and including 2.1.4View 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
- gyaku AutoCatSet — Up to and including 2.1.4
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/autocatset/trunk/autocatset.php#L93
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/autocatset/trunk/lib/ajax.php#L5
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1b3bd31f-0f5a-4b4a-811b-5482db866bd5?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record