CVE-2025-49265
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-09
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-49265 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Membership For WooCommerce plugin (up to version 2.8.1). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. This means attackers can access or manipulate functionality without proper permissions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows attackers to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions on your website. Since it affects membership functionality, attackers could potentially access or modify membership data or features without permission. The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity risk, and exploitation could lead to significant security breaches or misuse of your WooCommerce membership system. [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 access attempts to functions that should be access-controlled within the Membership For WooCommerce plugin. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, network or system logs should be inspected for unusual or unauthorized requests targeting the plugin's endpoints. Patchstack recommends professional incident response and server-side malware scanning to detect potential compromises. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack to block attack attempts until the official fix can be applied. The definitive fix is to update the Membership For WooCommerce plugin to version 2.8.2 or later. Additionally, users should consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected, and avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners. [1]