CVE-2025-49979
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users within the Media Hygiene plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access. Although the severity is rated low (CVSS 4.3) and exploitation priority is low, automated attacks could still target this flaw. If exploited, it may require professional incident response and server-side malware scanning to detect and mitigate any compromise. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-49979 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Media Hygiene plugin up to version 4.0.1. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which can allow users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions meant for higher-privileged users. This means that access control security levels are incorrectly configured, potentially enabling unauthorized actions. [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 or actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges that should require higher privileges. Since the vulnerability is due to missing authorization checks in certain plugin functions, you can look for unusual HTTP requests targeting the Media Hygiene plugin endpoints. However, no specific detection commands are provided. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected, as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) to block unauthorized access attempts to the vulnerable functions in the Media Hygiene plugin. Since no official patch is available, virtual patching can help reduce risk quickly. Additionally, monitor for suspicious activity, restrict Subscriber-level user capabilities if possible, and seek professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. [1]