CVE-2025-31474
📋 TL;DR
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WP Database Optimizer WordPress plugin allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into performing unintended actions. This affects WordPress sites running WP Database Optimizer versions up to 1.2.1.3. Attackers could exploit this to modify plugin settings or perform other administrative actions without the victim's knowledge.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Database Optimizer WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could trick an authenticated administrator into changing plugin settings, potentially disrupting database optimization functions or enabling other attack vectors.
Likely Case
Attackers could modify plugin configuration settings, though the impact is limited to the plugin's functionality rather than full site compromise.
If Mitigated
With proper CSRF protections and user awareness, the risk is minimal as it requires user interaction and authentication.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering to trick authenticated administrators into clicking malicious links. No authentication bypass is involved.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.1.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Database Optimizer and click 'Update Now' if available. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDeactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
CSRF Protection Implementation
allImplement additional CSRF protection at web application firewall or server level
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict administrative access to trusted networks only
- Implement user awareness training about phishing and suspicious links
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins → WP Database Optimizer versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='WP Database Optimizer' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP Database Optimizer version is 1.2.1.4 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual plugin configuration changes
- Multiple failed CSRF token validations
Network Indicators:
- Requests to plugin admin endpoints without proper referrer headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wp-database-optimizer" AND ("admin_post" OR "wp_ajax")