CVE-2025-32270
📋 TL;DR
This CSRF vulnerability in the Broadstreet WordPress plugin allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into performing unauthorized actions, such as changing plugin settings. It affects all Broadstreet plugin versions up to and including 1.51.1. WordPress site administrators using this plugin are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Broadstreet 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
Attackers could modify plugin settings to inject malicious content, redirect users, or disrupt advertising functionality, potentially leading to site defacement or malware distribution.
Likely Case
Attackers could change advertising settings to redirect legitimate traffic or display malicious ads, impacting site integrity and user trust.
If Mitigated
With proper CSRF protections and user awareness, exploitation attempts would fail, maintaining normal plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
CSRF attacks are well-understood and easy to weaponize with basic web development skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.51.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Broadstreet plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
CSRF Token Implementation
allAdd CSRF tokens to plugin forms manually if patching isn't immediately possible
Plugin Deactivation
linuxTemporarily disable the Broadstreet plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate broadstreet
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict SameSite cookie policies and Content Security Policy headers
- Educate administrators about CSRF risks and safe browsing practices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Broadstreet version 1.51.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get broadstreet --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Broadstreet plugin version is greater than 1.51.1 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple POST requests to Broadstreet admin endpoints from unexpected referrers
- Unauthorized settings changes in plugin logs
Network Indicators:
- CSRF attack patterns in web application firewall logs
- Suspicious cross-origin requests to admin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "broadstreet" AND ("POST" OR "settings_change") AND NOT referrer="*wp-admin*"