CVE-2025-39601CWE-352

WordPress Custom CSS, JS & PHP plugin <= 2.4.1 - CSRF to RCE vulnerability

Critical · published April 16, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky CSRF vulnerability in WPFactory Custom CSS, JS & PHP could let attackers remotely execute code without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it as a crafty impersonator placing an order at a restaurant and getting the chef to prepare a secret dish without anyone checking their identity—dangerously deceptive! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute malicious code, leading to sensitive data exposure or even full control of the website. This is absolutely devastating for any site using these plugins, potentially impacting user trust and data integrity.

Put simply

Think of it as a crafty impersonator placing an order at a restaurant and getting the chef to prepare a secret dish without anyone checking their identity—dangerously deceptive! The CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to perform actions on behalf of a user without their consent, exploiting the trust a web application has in the user's browser. This flaw affects Custom CSS, JS & PHP versions from n/a through 2.4.1.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute malicious code, leading to sensitive data exposure or even full control of the website. This is absolutely devastating for any site using these plugins, potentially impacting user trust and data integrity. Update the WPFactory Custom CSS, JS & PHP plugin to version 2.4.2 or later immediately. Additionally, implement CSRF tokens in all state-changing requests to enhance security. Regularly audit your plugins to keep them up-to-date. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll keep your site secure and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00336 · 25.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-352 · Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Published
2025-04-16T12:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 12:44Z
    WordPress Custom CSS, JS & PHP plugin <= 2.4.1 - CSRF to RCE vulnerability
    cvelistv5