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CVE-2025-9892: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in devrix Restrict User Registration

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-9892cvecve-2025-9892cwe-352
Published: Fri Oct 03 2025 (10/03/2025, 11:17:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: devrix
Product: Restrict User Registration

Description

The Restrict User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 18:16:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-9892 is a CSRF vulnerability in the devrix Restrict User Registration WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.0.1. The issue arises from missing or incorrect nonce validation in the update() function, enabling attackers to forge requests that update plugin settings without proper authorization. Exploitation requires social engineering to convince an administrator to perform an action that triggers the malicious request. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required from the attacker, except the administrator being tricked.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to alter the plugin's settings by leveraging a forged request executed by an administrator. This can lead to unauthorized changes in site configuration related to user registration controls, potentially weakening security or enabling further attacks. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should avoid clicking on untrusted links and consider implementing additional CSRF protections or disabling the plugin if feasible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-09-02T23:02:42.696Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68dfb277c3835a5fbe033cb3

Added to database: 10/3/2025, 11:24:39 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:16:50 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:56:17 PM

Views: 146

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