CVE-2025-49989
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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the App Cheap App Builder plugin (versions up to 5.5.3). It is a Broken Access Control vulnerability where certain functions lack proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks. This allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the App Builder plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access. However, the risk is considered minimal due to its low severity (CVSS 5.3) and low likelihood of exploitation. There is no official patch yet, but virtual patching is available as a mitigation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking for unauthorized access attempts to functions reserved for higher-privileged users in the App Builder plugin up to version 5.5.3. Since the vulnerability arises from missing authorization and authentication checks, monitoring web server logs for unusual or unauthenticated requests to plugin endpoints may help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. Users are advised not to rely solely on plugin-based malware scanners and to seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official patch. Users should also monitor their sites for signs of compromise and seek professional incident response if needed. Since no official fix or patched version is available, relying on vPatching and enhanced monitoring is recommended. [1]