CVE-2025-49964
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. Users should monitor for updates from the plugin developer or Patchstack and consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Additionally, limiting user privileges and educating users about CSRF risks can help reduce potential impact. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the WordPress ClipLink plugin (versions up to 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 the site's integrity. The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity score of 4.3. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can cause higher privileged users to unknowingly execute actions they did not intend, which may compromise the integrity of the website. Although the risk is considered low and exploitation is unlikely, it could lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions on the affected site. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands or network indicators provided for this vulnerability. Users are advised to monitor for suspicious activity involving the ClipLink plugin, especially actions performed by higher privileged users that could be triggered without their intent. Since no official fix is available, monitoring logs for unexpected changes or unauthorized actions related to the ClipLink plugin is recommended. [1]