How severe is CVE-2025-1305?

CVE-2025-1305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-1305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1305?

CVE-2025-1305 affects Spicethemes Newsblogger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1305?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-1305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15124.

When was CVE-2025-1305 published?

CVE-2025-1305 was published on 2025-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1305

CVE-2025-1305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spicethemes Newsblogger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15124
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Spicethemes Newsblogger
Published: 2025-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1305?: The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2025-1305?: CVE-2025-1305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1305?: CVE-2025-1305 affects Spicethemes Newsblogger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-1305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15124.
When was CVE-2025-1305 published?: CVE-2025-1305 was published on 2025-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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