Authorization and CSRF Bypass in HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode Plugin
CVE-2025-12696

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Helloleads Crm Form Shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12696?

The HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode plugin for WordPress lacks proper authorization and CSRF validation mechanisms. This flaw enables unauthorized users to reset settings without authentication, potentially leading to significant changes in the plugin's operation. Users of this plugin should take immediate action to apply security updates and mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

HelloLeads CRM Form Shortcode 0 <= 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-12696 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e552dfc8-c6e1-4605-bc36-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
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