CVE-2025-53288
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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-53288 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress PlatiOnline Payments plugin up to version 6.3.2. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which can allow users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions meant for higher-privileged users. This flaw is categorized under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow unprivileged users to perform restricted actions within the PlatiOnline Payments plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or operations that should be limited to higher-privileged users. Although the severity is low and exploitation is considered unlikely, if exploited, it could compromise the integrity of payment-related functions on a WordPress site using this plugin. There is currently no official patch, but virtual patching is available as a mitigation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for unauthorized access attempts where users with Subscriber-level privileges perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users in the PlatiOnline Payments plugin. Since the issue involves missing authorization checks, reviewing access logs for suspicious privilege escalation attempts is recommended. Additionally, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are advised to detect potential exploitation. No specific commands are provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. It is also recommended to follow best security practices such as restricting user privileges, monitoring for suspicious activity, and conducting professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. Since no official patch is available as of the publication date, reliance on virtual patching and security hygiene is critical. [1]