CVE-2025-49240
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| 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 Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress DocsPress plugin (up to version 2.5.2). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing users with low-level privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. Essentially, it means that access controls are incorrectly configured, enabling unauthorized actions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the DocsPress plugin. Although it has a low severity score (4.3) and is considered unlikely to be exploited, if exploited, it could lead to unauthorized modifications or access that compromise the integrity of the affected website. It also poses a risk of automated opportunistic attacks on unpatched sites. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the DocsPress plugin version is 2.5.2 or earlier, as these versions are affected. Since the issue is due to missing authorization checks allowing Subscriber-level users to perform higher-privilege actions, monitoring for unusual privilege escalations or unauthorized actions by low-privilege users can help detect exploitation attempts. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but checking the plugin version via WordPress CLI commands such as 'wp plugin list' and monitoring logs for suspicious access patterns is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the DocsPress plugin to version 2.5.3 or later, where the issue is resolved. Additionally, Patchstack recommends using their virtual patching (vPatching) solution to provide automatic mitigation before official patches are applied. In case of suspected compromise, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is advised rather than relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners. [1]