CVE-2025-49283
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-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WordPress plugin 'Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant' up to version 4.1.1. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent, potentially compromising site security. The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity score. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute unwanted actions on your site through authenticated users with higher privileges. This could lead to compromised site security, unauthorized changes, or other malicious activities. However, the risk is considered low priority with minimal likelihood of exploitation. Updating the plugin to version 4.1.2 or later mitigates this risk. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability immediately, update the WordPress plugin "Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant" to version 4.1.2 or later, which contains the fix. As an interim measure, you can use Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) service that auto-mitigates the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. Timely updates are important to prevent opportunistic automated attacks targeting unpatched sites. [1]