CVE-2025-49998
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 (Broken Access Control) issue in the WooCommerce Fortnox Integration plugin versions up to 4.5.5. It occurs because certain plugin functions lack proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks, allowing users with low privileges (such as Subscribers) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. It falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform unauthorized actions within the WooCommerce Fortnox Integration plugin, potentially leading to limited integrity and availability impacts. Although the severity is rated as low (CVSS 5.4) and exploitation is considered unlikely, it could still result in unauthorized modifications or disruptions in the affected system. No official patch is available, so mitigation via virtual patching is recommended. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WooCommerce Fortnox Integration plugin version is 4.5.5 or lower and monitoring for unauthorized actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges that should require higher privileges. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable due to potential tampering, it is recommended to audit access control logs and user activity for suspicious privilege escalations. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include implementing virtual patching (vPatching) to provide automatic protection against this vulnerability in the absence of an official patch. Additionally, users should consider professional incident response services if compromise is suspected. Monitoring and restricting user privileges to prevent unprivileged users from performing higher-privileged actions is also advised. [1]