CVE-2025-53211
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-497 | The product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-53211 is a sensitive data exposure vulnerability in the WordPress Audio Editor & Recorder plugin versions up to 2.2.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive system information that should normally be restricted. This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity score of 5.3. It was fixed in version 2.2.4. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized attackers to retrieve sensitive information from the system, which could facilitate further exploitation of other system weaknesses. Although the severity is low, exposure of sensitive data can lead to increased risk of compromise. It is recommended to update the plugin to version 2.2.4 or later to mitigate this risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WordPress Audio Editor & Recorder plugin version is 2.2.3 or earlier. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to sensitive data, monitoring for unusual HTTP requests to the plugin endpoints or unauthorized data retrieval attempts could help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. It is recommended to use server-side malware scanning with professional incident response or hosting provider assistance, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to potential tampering. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the WordPress Audio Editor & Recorder plugin to version 2.2.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, users can enable Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) technology, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without performance loss. In case of suspected compromise, seek professional incident response or hosting provider assistance for server-side malware scanning. [1]