Overview
This article provides information about CVE-2025-66061, a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability discovered in the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 3.13.0. CSRF vulnerabilities can allow attackers to perform actions on behalf of legitimate users without their knowledge or consent.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-66061 describes a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability within the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. CSRF attacks exploit the trust a website has in a user’s browser. An attacker can craft a malicious web page or email that, when visited or opened by an authenticated user, sends unauthorized requests to the vulnerable WordPress plugin. If successful, an attacker can perform actions as the logged-in user, potentially modifying podcast settings, adding new episodes, or performing other administrative tasks.
The vulnerability arises due to the lack of sufficient CSRF protection mechanisms within the plugin’s handling of certain administrative functions. Specifically, the plugin does not properly validate the origin of requests, making it susceptible to CSRF attacks.
CVSS Analysis
Currently, the CVSS score and severity for CVE-2025-66061 are listed as N/A. This indicates that the vulnerability’s impact and exploitability characteristics haven’t been fully assessed and scored using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Even without a CVSS score, the presence of a CSRF vulnerability should be taken seriously, as it can lead to significant unauthorized actions.
Possible Impact
The impact of a successful CSRF attack against the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin can be significant. An attacker could:
- Modify podcast settings (e.g., update feed URLs, change podcast titles).
- Add malicious episodes to the podcast feed.
- Delete legitimate podcast episodes.
- Potentially inject malicious code into the podcast feed or website.
- Compromise the integrity and reputation of the podcast.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-66061, it is strongly recommended to:
- Upgrade to the latest version of the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. Check the WordPress plugin repository or the plugin developer’s website for updates. A patched version addressing the CSRF vulnerability should be available.
- If an update is not immediately available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until a patched version is released.
- Implement general security best practices for WordPress, such as using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and keeping WordPress core and other plugins up to date.
