CVE-2025-54728 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the CreativeMindsSolutions product named CM On Demand Search And Replace, affecting versions up to 1.5.2. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user into submitting a forged HTTP request, which the vulnerable application processes as a legitimate action. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to induce a user to perform unintended actions on the CM On Demand Search And Replace plugin without their consent. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which specifically addresses CSRF issues. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), with the vector indicating that the attack can be performed remotely (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The impact is limited to integrity (I:L) with no confidentiality or availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate the plugin's functionality, potentially altering search and replace operations within the affected system, which could lead to unauthorized changes in content or configuration. Since the product is a plugin likely used in content management or website environments, the vulnerability could be exploited via crafted web requests sent to authenticated users, leading to unauthorized operations executed under the user's privileges.

For European organizations using the CM On Demand Search And Replace plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the integrity of their web content or configurations managed through this tool. Attackers could leverage CSRF to perform unauthorized modifications, potentially defacing websites, injecting malicious content, or disrupting normal operations. While the confidentiality and availability impacts are minimal, integrity violations can damage organizational reputation, lead to misinformation, or cause operational disruptions. Organizations in sectors with high web presence such as e-commerce, media, and public services could be particularly affected. Additionally, if the plugin is used in environments handling sensitive or regulated data, unauthorized changes could lead to compliance violations under GDPR or other data protection regulations. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering tactics could be used to induce users to trigger the malicious requests, increasing the risk in environments where users are less security-aware.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify if they are using the affected versions of the CM On Demand Search And Replace plugin. Immediate steps include disabling or restricting access to the plugin until a patch is available. Implementing anti-CSRF tokens in all state-changing requests within the plugin is essential to prevent unauthorized request forgery. Organizations should also enforce strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to reduce the risk of malicious cross-origin requests. User education to recognize phishing attempts and suspicious links can reduce the risk of user interaction-based exploitation. Monitoring web server logs for unusual or unauthorized requests related to the plugin can help detect attempted exploitation. Network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious CSRF attack patterns targeting the plugin. Finally, organizations should maintain an inventory of plugins and third-party components to ensure timely updates and vulnerability management.