CVE-2025-1306
High
Description
The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSpicethemes Newscrunch
PublishedMar 4, 2025
First seenMar 4, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-352Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
How to fix
Update
- spicethemes newscrunch1.8.4.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| spicethemes newscrunch | v < 1.8.4.1 | 1.8.4.1 |
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