CVE-2025-31808
📋 TL;DR
This CSRF vulnerability in SCSS WP Editor WordPress plugin allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into performing unintended actions. It affects all WordPress sites using SCSS WP Editor versions up to 1.1.8. Attackers could modify plugin settings or potentially perform other administrative actions.
💻 Affected Systems
- SCSS WP Editor 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
Attacker could modify plugin configuration, inject malicious code, or perform other administrative actions leading to site compromise.
Likely Case
Attacker modifies plugin settings or configuration, potentially breaking site functionality or enabling further attacks.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper CSRF protections are implemented or if the plugin is updated.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires tricking authenticated administrators into clicking malicious links or visiting compromised sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find SCSS WP Editor. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.1.9+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate scss-wp-editor
Implement CSRF Protection
allAdd CSRF tokens to WordPress forms using security plugins.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict admin access to trusted networks only
- Implement web application firewall with CSRF protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → SCSS WP Editor version. If version is 1.1.8 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get scss-wp-editor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.9 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed admin actions from same IP
- Unusual plugin configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php without referrer headers
- Cross-origin requests to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("scss-wp-editor" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND action="update"