Description
The PhpList Subber plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bulk_action_handler function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger bulk synchronization of subscription forms via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Published: 2025-09-11
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross‑Site Request Forgery allowing an unauthenticated user to trigger bulk synchronization of subscription forms
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a CSRF flaw in the bulk_action_handler function of the PhpList Subber plugin for WordPress. Missing or incorrect nonce verification enables an attacker who can lure a site administrator to click a crafted link or URL to initiate a bulk sync of subscription forms. The action is performed as the impersonated admin, potentially affecting the integrity of the form data but not the confidentiality of the site. The flaw is classified as CWE‑352.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites running the PhpList Subber plugin version 1.1 or earlier, supplied by the vendor vinzzb. Any installation of this plugin that exposes the bulk sync admin endpoint is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 places the vulnerability in a medium‑risk range. The EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low probability of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Exploitation requires an unauthenticated attacker to deliver a forged HTTP request and convince an administrator to perform the action, so the attack vector is social engineering and web‑based. If the attacker succeeds, the affected administrator would execute a bulk sync operation with the site’s credentials.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 20, 2026 at 19:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade PhpList Subber to the latest available version that implements proper nonce validation and access control for the bulk sync action.
  • If an upgrade is not possible, remove or disable the bulk_sync functionality from the plugin, for example by deactivating the plugin or modifying the code to delete the bulk_action_handler hook.
  • Add an additional layer of protection by enabling two‑factor authentication for WordPress administrators so that even if a forged request is sent, the attacker cannot perform the action without the second factor.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 20, 2026 at 19:36 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-27640 The PhpList Subber plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bulk_action_handler function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger bulk synchronization of subscription forms via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
History

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Vinzzb
Vinzzb phplist Subber
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Vinzzb
Vinzzb phplist Subber
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The PhpList Subber plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bulk_action_handler function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger bulk synchronization of subscription forms via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Title PhpList Subber <= 1.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
Weaknesses CWE-352
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Vinzzb Phplist Subber
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T17:30:28.978Z

Reserved: 2025-08-28T19:57:00.741Z

Link: CVE-2025-9632

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-09-11T13:33:45.461Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-09-11T08:15:38.170

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-9632

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-20T19:45:15Z

Weaknesses