CVE-2025-49234
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-17
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 WP Dummy Content Generator plugin (up to version 3.4.6) that allows attackers with subscriber-level privileges to bypass access controls and arbitrarily delete website content such as pictures, posts, or pages. It is classified as a Broken Access Control vulnerability and has a moderate severity score of 6.5. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized deletion of website content, which may disrupt website operations, cause data loss, and damage the website's integrity. Since attackers can automate exploitation, the impact can be significant depending on the website's content and context. Recovery may require professional incident response and malware scanning. [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 content deletion activities, especially by users with subscriber-level privileges. Since the vulnerability allows arbitrary deletion of posts, pages, or pictures, reviewing server logs for unexpected DELETE or POST requests targeting content endpoints may help. Additionally, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended for compromise detection, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to potential malware tampering. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WP Dummy Content Generator plugin to version 4.0.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until then, applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Patchstack also offers automatic mitigation and auto-update options for vulnerable plugins. It is strongly advised to implement these measures promptly to prevent exploitation. [1]