CVE-2025-32275 Overview
CVE-2025-32275 is an Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability affecting the Ays Pro Survey Maker plugin for WordPress. The flaw allows identity spoofing through improper authentication verification, categorized under [CWE-290]. All versions of Survey Maker up to and including 5.1.6.3 are affected.
Attackers can exploit this issue over the network without authentication or user interaction. Successful exploitation permits an adversary to impersonate a legitimate identity, leading to limited integrity impact on the affected WordPress installation.
Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can spoof identity on WordPress sites running Ays Pro Survey Maker 5.1.6.3 or earlier, bypassing authentication controls to affect survey data integrity.
Affected Products
- Ays Pro Survey Maker plugin for WordPress
- All versions from n/a through 5.1.6.3
- WordPress installations using ays-pro:survey_maker
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-04-10 - CVE-2025-32275 published to NVD
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-32275
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability stems from improper authentication verification in the Survey Maker plugin. The plugin relies on client-supplied identity data without cryptographic verification, allowing attackers to spoof legitimate users. This weakness falls under [CWE-290] Authentication Bypass by Spoofing.
The issue is network-exploitable with low attack complexity and requires no privileges or user interaction. The impact is confined to integrity, meaning attackers can manipulate survey-related data or impersonate identities but cannot directly extract confidential information or cause service disruption.
According to Patchstack, the vendor resolved the issue in versions following 5.1.6.3. The EPSS score indicates a low but non-negligible probability of exploitation activity.
Root Cause
The plugin fails to properly validate the authenticity of identity claims submitted through survey endpoints. Trust decisions are made based on user-controlled input rather than server-verified session state or cryptographic tokens. This design flaw enables attackers to submit spoofed identifiers that the plugin accepts as legitimate.
Attack Vector
An unauthenticated remote attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable Survey Maker endpoints. By manipulating identity-related parameters, the attacker impersonates a legitimate user or bypasses identity checks. The attack requires no prior authentication or interaction with an administrator.
No verified public proof-of-concept code is available at this time. Refer to the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for additional technical context.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-32275
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected survey submissions attributed to users who did not submit them
- HTTP requests to Survey Maker endpoints containing manipulated user identifier parameters
- WordPress access logs showing repeated POST requests to plugin AJAX handlers from single source IPs
Detection Strategies
- Audit WordPress database entries created by the Survey Maker plugin for identity mismatches
- Enable verbose logging on the WordPress site and inspect requests targeting wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with Survey Maker actions
- Compare submitter identity fields against authenticated session data in server logs
Monitoring Recommendations
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to alert on anomalous parameter values submitted to Survey Maker endpoints
- Monitor plugin version inventory across WordPress installations to identify unpatched instances of survey_maker
- Track failed and successful survey submissions for statistical anomalies indicating automated abuse
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-32275
Immediate Actions Required
- Update the Ays Pro Survey Maker plugin to a version newer than 5.1.6.3 immediately
- Inventory all WordPress sites running the survey_maker plugin to confirm patch status
- Review recent survey submissions for signs of identity spoofing prior to patching
Patch Information
The vendor has released a fixed version addressing this authentication bypass. Administrators should upgrade to the latest available release of Survey Maker via the WordPress plugin repository. Verify the installed version through the WordPress admin console under Plugins. Consult the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for the specific patched version.
Workarounds
- Temporarily deactivate the Survey Maker plugin until the update is applied
- Restrict access to WordPress survey endpoints using WAF rules or IP allowlisting
- Apply virtual patching through a WAF to block requests containing spoofed identity parameters
# Configuration example - update plugin via WP-CLI
wp plugin update survey-maker --version=latest
wp plugin list --name=survey-maker --fields=name,status,version
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