CVE-2025-52767 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the lisensee NetInsight Analytics Implementation Plugin, affecting versions up to 1.0.3. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user into submitting a forged request to a web application in which they are currently authenticated, thereby performing unwanted actions without the user's consent. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to induce a user to execute unintended commands within the NetInsight Analytics Implementation Plugin environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity, with an attack vector of network (remote exploitation possible), low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link). The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact indicated. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which is a common web security weakness related to insufficient anti-CSRF protections such as missing or ineffective CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms. The plugin is used to implement analytics functionality, likely embedded within web applications or content management systems, which could be targeted to manipulate analytics data or configurations via forged requests. Given the nature of CSRF, exploitation requires that the victim be authenticated to the vulnerable plugin at the time of attack and perform some interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or clicking a crafted link. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability directly but can undermine data integrity by allowing unauthorized changes to analytics settings or data collection parameters.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability depends on the extent of lisensee NetInsight Analytics Implementation Plugin deployment within their web infrastructure. Organizations relying on this plugin for analytics may face risks of unauthorized manipulation of analytics data or configurations, potentially leading to inaccurate reporting, misinformed business decisions, or exposure to further targeted attacks based on falsified analytics. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise sensitive data confidentiality or system availability, the integrity of analytics data is critical for compliance, marketing, and operational decisions. In regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or public administration, inaccurate analytics could indirectly affect compliance reporting or operational security. Additionally, attackers could leverage manipulated analytics data to conceal other malicious activities or to mislead security monitoring efforts. The requirement for user interaction and authentication limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with many users or where social engineering is feasible. The absence of known exploits suggests limited current threat activity, but the medium severity rating warrants timely attention to prevent future exploitation.

To mitigate this CSRF vulnerability, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately review and apply any forthcoming patches or updates from lisensee for the NetInsight Analytics Implementation Plugin. 2) If patches are not yet available, implement compensating controls such as enforcing strict SameSite cookie attributes (e.g., SameSite=Strict or Lax) to reduce CSRF risk. 3) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the plugin's endpoints. 4) Conduct an audit of all web applications using the plugin to identify and restrict unnecessary exposure of analytics configuration interfaces to authenticated users. 5) Educate users about the risks of clicking on unsolicited links and encourage the use of secure browsing practices. 6) Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for access to analytics management interfaces to reduce the risk of unauthorized actions. 7) Monitor analytics data and configuration changes for anomalies that could indicate exploitation attempts. 8) Review and enhance anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms in the plugin if source code access or customization is possible. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the plugin's specific context and operational environment.