CVE-2025-58922: ThemeFusion Avada CSRF Vulnerability

CVE-2025-58922 Overview

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the ThemeFusion Avada WordPress theme. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on a WordPress site running the vulnerable theme. The flaw exists in versions prior to 7.13.2 and can be exploited to manipulate site functionality without proper authorization validation.

Critical Impact

Attackers can exploit this CSRF vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated WordPress administrators, potentially leading to site configuration changes, content manipulation, or other integrity impacts.

Affected Products

• ThemeFusion Avada WordPress Theme versions prior to 7.13.2

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-22 - CVE CVE-2025-58922 published to NVD
• 2026-04-22 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-58922

Vulnerability Analysis

This Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability stems from insufficient anti-CSRF token validation within the Avada theme's request handling mechanisms. CSRF attacks work by exploiting the trust a web application has in an authenticated user's browser. When a user is logged into their WordPress site with the vulnerable Avada theme installed, an attacker can craft malicious requests that execute actions using the victim's authenticated session.

The vulnerability affects the integrity of the application, allowing unauthorized modifications to be made through forged requests. While the attack requires user interaction (tricking a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page), the network-accessible nature of this vulnerability means it can be exploited remotely.

Root Cause

The root cause of CVE-2025-58922 is the absence or improper implementation of CSRF protection mechanisms in one or more Avada theme functionalities. WordPress provides built-in nonce (number used once) verification functions such as wp_verify_nonce() and check_admin_referer() to protect against CSRF attacks. The vulnerable code paths in Avada prior to version 7.13.2 fail to properly implement these security controls, allowing state-changing requests to be processed without adequate origin verification.

Attack Vector

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability would craft a malicious webpage or email containing hidden forms or JavaScript that automatically submit requests to the target WordPress site. When an authenticated administrator visits this malicious content, their browser sends the forged request along with their valid session cookies, causing the WordPress site to process the malicious action as if it were legitimately initiated by the administrator.

The attack follows this general pattern:

1. Attacker identifies vulnerable endpoints in the Avada theme that lack CSRF protection
2. Attacker crafts a malicious HTML page with hidden form elements targeting those endpoints
3. Victim administrator is tricked into visiting the malicious page while authenticated
4. The victim's browser automatically submits the forged request with valid credentials
5. The WordPress site processes the malicious request as a legitimate action

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-58922

Indicators of Compromise

• Unexpected changes to WordPress theme settings or configurations without administrator action
• Unusual administrative actions recorded in WordPress activity logs that administrators do not recall performing
• Referrer headers in server logs showing requests originating from external, suspicious domains

Detection Strategies

• Monitor WordPress audit logs for administrative actions that occur shortly after visits to external sites
• Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict where forms can submit data
• Review server access logs for POST requests to Avada theme endpoints with suspicious referrer values

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable comprehensive WordPress activity logging to track all administrative actions
• Configure web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block potential CSRF attack patterns
• Monitor for unusual patterns of administrative requests, particularly those originating from unexpected IP addresses or timeframes

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-58922

Immediate Actions Required

• Update the Avada WordPress theme to version 7.13.2 or later immediately
• Review recent administrative actions on affected WordPress sites for any unauthorized changes
• Implement additional security controls such as Web Application Firewalls while patches are applied
• Educate administrators about the risks of clicking unknown links while authenticated to WordPress

Patch Information

ThemeFusion has released version 7.13.2 of the Avada theme which addresses this CSRF vulnerability. Site administrators should update through their WordPress dashboard or by downloading the latest version from ThemeFusion's official distribution channels. For detailed information about this vulnerability and the patch, refer to the Patchstack AVADA Theme CSRF Vulnerability advisory.

Workarounds

• Limit administrative sessions by logging out of WordPress when not actively managing the site
• Use separate browser profiles or incognito mode for WordPress administration to isolate sessions
• Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with CSRF protection rules as a temporary mitigation layer
• Consider restricting administrative access to trusted IP addresses while awaiting patch deployment