PT-2025-15762 · Microsoft · Windows Live Writer

Johska · Published 2025-04-09 · Updated 2025-04-11 · CVE-2025-32480

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows Live Writer versions 0.1 and earlier

Description: The issue is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows Stored XSS. This means an attacker can trick a user into performing unintended actions on a web application, potentially leading to the execution of malicious scripts stored on the server.

Recommendations: For versions 0.1 and earlier, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling any features that may be susceptible to CSRF attacks until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive operations to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the application for critical tasks until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-32480

Affected Products

Windows Live Writer

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32480 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/cybercronai/status/1910668020902482196 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/windows-live-writer/vulnerability/wordpress-windows-live-writer-plugin-0-1-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1910027626217103649 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/windows-live-writer/vulnerability/wordpress-windows-live-writer-plugin-0-1-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note