CVE-2025-53270
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?
CVE-2025-53270 is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress CTA plugin up to version 1.6.9. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent, potentially compromising site integrity. Exploitation does not require the attacker to be authenticated. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site through the CTA plugin if you are an authenticated user with higher privileges. This could lead to compromised site integrity, such as unwanted changes or actions executed without your knowledge. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which offers automatic protection even without an official fix. Additionally, users should monitor for updates and consider restricting access to higher privileged users to reduce risk. [1]