CVE-2025-53262
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) in the WordPress Writesonic plugin versions up to 1.0.4. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into executing unwanted actions on the site without their consent, potentially compromising the site's integrity. The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can cause privileged users to perform unintended actions on the site, which may compromise site integrity. Although the CVSS score is 5.4 indicating a low priority risk, it can still lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions. There is no official patch yet, but virtual patching is available as a mitigation. If compromise is suspected, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attempts targeting the Writesonic WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.4. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable, it is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which provides automatic protection without requiring an official fix. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and considering professional incident response are advised. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended approach. [1]