CVE-2025-49993
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress Cookie-Script.com plugin (up to version 1.2.1) 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 attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or misuse of the plugin's functionality. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3, and exploitation is unlikely. If exploited, it could compromise the security of your website or application using the affected plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability is challenging because plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. There are no specific commands provided to detect the vulnerability on your network or system. It is recommended to monitor for unauthorized actions that require higher privileges within the Cookie-Script.com plugin and consider professional incident response assistance 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 automatically protects against this vulnerability without an official fix and without performance loss. Additionally, users should seek professional incident response or hosting provider assistance if their sites are compromised. Since no official patch is available, relying on virtual patching and monitoring for suspicious activity are the best immediate actions. [1]