CVE-2025-49865
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-17
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 Advanced Settings plugin up to version 3.0.1. It allows a malicious actor to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent, potentially compromising site security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being executed by privileged users without their knowledge, which may compromise the security of your site. Although it has a low severity rating and is unlikely to be widely exploited, it still poses a risk of broken access control and unwanted changes to site settings. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the WordPress Advanced Settings plugin to version 3.0.2 or later. As an immediate protective measure before updating, you can apply Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching), which auto-mitigates the vulnerability. These steps help prevent exploitation of the CSRF vulnerability. [1]