CVE-2025-23698: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in ivanra10 WP Custom Google Search
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ivanra10 WP Custom Google Search wp-custom-google-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Custom Google Search: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Custom Google Search plugin by ivanra10 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks that enable stored XSS. This affects all versions up to 1.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting unwanted requests, which can result in malicious scripts being stored and executed in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website. This can compromise user sessions, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Custom Google Search plugin if possible. Implementing additional CSRF protections at the application or server level may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-23698: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in ivanra10 WP Custom Google Search
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ivanra10 WP Custom Google Search wp-custom-google-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Custom Google Search: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Custom Google Search plugin by ivanra10 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks that enable stored XSS. This affects all versions up to 1.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting unwanted requests, which can result in malicious scripts being stored and executed in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website. This can compromise user sessions, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Custom Google Search plugin if possible. Implementing additional CSRF protections at the application or server level may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:28:22.879Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd764ce6bfc5ba1df0b0ca
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:47:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:12:07 AM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 4:31:11 PM
Views: 19
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