CVE-2025-53193
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Burst Statistics WordPress plugin up to version 2.0.6. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent. Essentially, the attacker exploits the trust a site has in the user's browser, causing the user to unknowingly execute commands that could compromise site security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can cause authenticated users, especially those with higher privileges, to perform unintended actions on the website. While it does not directly lead to data disclosure or availability issues, it can compromise site security by allowing unauthorized changes or actions. The severity is considered low with a CVSS score of 4.3, but it still poses a risk to site integrity if exploited. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability immediately, update the Burst Statistics plugin to version 2.0.8 or later. As an immediate protective measure before patching, use Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) which auto-mitigates the vulnerability. Additionally, consider professional incident response services if your website is compromised. [1]