CVE-2025-48099 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Code Amp Search & Filter plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.2.17. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user into submitting a forged request to a web application without their consent, leveraging the user's active session. In this case, the plugin does not properly validate the origin or authenticity of requests, allowing attackers to craft malicious web pages or links that, when visited by an authenticated user, execute unintended actions on the target site. The vulnerability is network exploitable (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the security scope of the vulnerable component. The impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L) with no impact on integrity or availability. Although no known exploits are reported, the vulnerability could be leveraged in phishing or social engineering campaigns to manipulate site behavior or user data indirectly. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments to enhance search and filtering capabilities, making it a relevant target for attackers aiming to disrupt or manipulate web content or user interactions. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily in web environments utilizing the Code Amp Search & Filter plugin. While the direct impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited, successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation of search/filter configurations. This could degrade user experience, cause misinformation, or facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or data exfiltration when combined with other vulnerabilities. Organizations in sectors with high regulatory scrutiny, such as finance, healthcare, and government, may face compliance risks if user data is indirectly compromised. Additionally, websites with high traffic or critical business functions relying on this plugin could experience reputational damage if exploited. The requirement for user interaction and no need for authentication lowers the barrier for attackers to target end users through social engineering, increasing the likelihood of successful exploitation in phishing campaigns.

Organizations should immediately assess their use of the Code Amp Search & Filter plugin and identify affected versions (<=1.2.17). Until an official patch is released, implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the plugin endpoints. 2) Enforce strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to reduce the risk of malicious cross-origin requests. 3) Educate users on phishing risks and encourage cautious behavior when clicking on unsolicited links. 4) Review and implement anti-CSRF tokens or nonce mechanisms in custom integrations or overrides of the plugin functionality. 5) Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or repeated requests that may indicate exploitation attempts. 6) Plan for prompt updates to the plugin once a security patch is available from the vendor. 7) Conduct security testing, including CSRF vulnerability scans, on web applications using this plugin to identify and remediate weaknesses proactively.