CVE-2025-52817
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-52817 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Abandoned Contact Form 7 plugin (up to version 2.0). It is a Broken Access Control issue caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in plugin functions. This allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users, making the vulnerability highly dangerous and likely to be widely exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers without authentication to perform privileged actions on your website using the Abandoned Contact Form 7 plugin. This can lead to unauthorized changes, potential service disruption, or other harmful impacts on the availability and integrity of your website. Since the CVSS score is high (8.2), the impact is significant, and automated attacks are expected to exploit it rapidly. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The provided resources do not include specific commands or detailed detection methods for identifying this vulnerability on your network or system. However, it is noted that plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for detecting compromises related to this vulnerability. Users are advised to seek professional incident response services if they suspect their websites have been compromised. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack, which automatically blocks attack attempts targeting this vulnerability until an official fix is released. Users should apply this virtual patch promptly. Additionally, if a website is suspected to be compromised, professional incident response services should be sought. There is currently no official fix or updated plugin version available. [1]