CVE-2025-1530 is a security vulnerability classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) found in the Tripetto WordPress form builder plugin, which is widely used for creating contact forms, surveys, and quizzes. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 8.0.9 due to the absence of nonce validation in the plugin's request handling process. Nonce validation is a security mechanism in WordPress designed to ensure that requests are intentional and originate from legitimate users. Without this protection, an attacker can craft a malicious request that, when executed by an authenticated site administrator (e.g., by clicking a link), causes the deletion of arbitrary form results stored by the plugin. The attack vector requires no authentication from the attacker but does require user interaction from an administrator, making it a targeted but feasible attack. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the data managed by the plugin but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity, with the vector string AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, meaning the attack is network-based, requires low attack complexity, no privileges, user interaction, and impacts integrity only. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the risk remains until fixed. The vulnerability highlights the importance of implementing nonce checks in WordPress plugins to prevent CSRF attacks.

The primary impact of CVE-2025-1530 is the unauthorized deletion of form results within the Tripetto plugin, which can lead to loss of critical data collected via contact forms, surveys, and quizzes. For organizations relying on this data for customer feedback, lead generation, or internal surveys, such data loss could disrupt business operations, decision-making, and customer relations. Although the vulnerability does not expose sensitive data or cause denial of service, the integrity compromise could undermine trust in the affected website's data accuracy. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could also use it as a stepping stone for social engineering or further attacks by causing confusion or data manipulation. Since exploitation requires tricking an administrator, the threat is somewhat limited but still significant in environments where administrators may be targeted via phishing or malicious links. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future attacks. Overall, the impact is moderate but can be critical for organizations heavily dependent on the plugin's data.

To mitigate CVE-2025-1530, organizations should immediately update the Tripetto plugin to a version that includes nonce validation once released by the vendor. Until a patch is available, administrators can implement manual nonce checks in the plugin code or use WordPress security plugins that enforce CSRF protections. Additionally, educating site administrators about the risks of clicking unknown or suspicious links can reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation. Implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and restricting administrative access by IP or multi-factor authentication can further reduce risk. Regular backups of form data should be maintained to enable recovery from unauthorized deletions. Monitoring web server logs for unusual requests and employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts can provide additional layers of defense.