CVE-2025-24763
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the bbPress API WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.14). It occurs because certain functions lack proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. It is classified as a Broken Access Control vulnerability under the OWASP Top 10 category A1. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions reserved for privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation within the bbPress API plugin. Although the severity is rated low (CVSS 5.3) and exploitation is considered unlikely, it could still result in unauthorized changes or data exposure. There is currently no official patch, but virtual patching is available as a mitigation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for unauthorized or unusual access attempts to the bbPress API endpoints, especially those that should require higher privileges but are accessible without authentication. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests to bbPress API functions is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which provides automatic protection against this vulnerability despite the absence of an official patch. Additionally, users should monitor for updates from the plugin developer and consider professional incident response if a compromise is suspected. [1]