CVE-2025-53272
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-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 Image Cleanup plugin up to version 1.9.2. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent. This can compromise site security by exploiting broken access control mechanisms. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being executed on your site by tricking privileged users, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your website. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. This could result in security breaches or site misuse. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands provided for this vulnerability. Since it is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress Image Cleanup plugin up to version 1.9.2, detection would involve checking if this plugin and vulnerable versions are installed. No plugin-based malware scanners are recommended as reliable for detection. Monitoring for unusual actions performed by authenticated users might help identify exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Image Cleanup plugin, as no official fix or patch is available and the plugin is abandoned. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can help protect the site despite the absence of an official update. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Seeking professional incident response is advised if compromise is suspected. [1]