CVE-2025-48261
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| multivendorx | multivendorx | to 4.2.23 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-201 | The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-48261 is a high-severity vulnerability in the WordPress MultiVendorX plugin (up to version 4.2.22) that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive information embedded in sent data. This means attackers can access data that should normally be restricted, potentially leading to further exploitation of the system. The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A5: Security Misconfiguration and has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, which may compromise the confidentiality of your data. Attackers can exploit this flaw without authentication, increasing the risk of data breaches. Such exposure can enable further attacks on your system. The vulnerability is expected to be widely exploited, often through automated attacks targeting all vulnerable sites. If compromised, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands provided for this vulnerability. Due to the nature of the vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access to sensitive data, detection should focus on monitoring for unusual access patterns or unauthorized data retrieval attempts. Professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended over plugin-based scanners, which may be compromised. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the MultiVendorX plugin to version 4.2.23 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Enabling auto-updates specifically for vulnerable plugins is also recommended. Since no virtual patch is available, patching is the primary defense. In case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning should be conducted. [1]