CVE-2025-49990
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 Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress ContentStudio plugin (up to version 1.3.4) caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges, meaning users can access functionality that should be restricted. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the ContentStudio plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or misuse of the plugin's functionality. However, it has a low severity score (5.3) and is considered unlikely to be exploited. Despite this, if exploited, it could compromise the integrity of the affected website or application. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific commands provided to detect this vulnerability on your network or system. However, since the vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the ContentStudio WordPress plugin (up to version 1.3.4), detection would typically involve monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or unusual plugin function calls. Patchstack recommends professional incident response services and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected, but no direct detection commands are given. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which offers automatic protection even without an official patch. Users should remain vigilant, consider professional incident response services, and perform server-side malware scanning if a compromise is suspected. Since no official fix or patched version is available, relying on these mitigations is recommended. [1]