CVE-2025-53255
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the WordPress HurryTimer plugin (up to version 2.13.1) is a Broken Access Control issue caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or actions within the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. It could allow unauthorized users to perform limited unauthorized actions within the HurryTimer plugin, potentially leading to incorrect or unintended behavior. However, it does not affect confidentiality or availability, only integrity to a limited extent. Exploitation is considered unlikely to be widespread. [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. Monitoring for unusual or unauthorized actions performed by unauthenticated users within the HurryTimer plugin functions could indicate exploitation attempts. No specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without performance loss. Since no official patch is available, users should monitor for updates and consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]