CVE-2025-1306: The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and incl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1306?

newscrunch: upgrade to 1.8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1306 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1306 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1306 affect?

CVE-2025-1306 affects newscrunch. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1306 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting newscrunch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2025-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: spicethemes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-04 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spicethemes newscrunch UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.4.1

Fixed in: 1.8.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newscrunch || rpm -q newscrunch || newscrunch --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newscrunch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newscrunch

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1306?

newscrunch: upgrade to 1.8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1306 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1306 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1306 affect?

CVE-2025-1306 affects newscrunch. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This

How urgent is CVE-2025-1306?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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