CVE-2025-53305
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 WP Forum Server plugin (up to version 1.8.2). It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent. This can lead to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, compromising the site's security. The vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit and is classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your WordPress site through privileged users, potentially leading to stored XSS attacks. This can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your site. Since the plugin is abandoned with no official fixes, the risk remains unless you replace the plugin or apply a virtual patch. If exploited, it may require professional incident response to address the compromise. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability is challenging because it involves Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploiting privileged user actions in the WP Forum Server plugin up to version 1.8.2. There are no specific commands provided for detection. Plugin-based malware scanners are discouraged due to susceptibility to tampering. Monitoring for unusual privileged user actions or unexpected changes in the forum server may help, but no direct detection commands are available. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable WP Forum Server plugin (version 1.8.2 or earlier) with an alternative solution, as no official patch or fixed version is available. Simply deactivating the plugin is insufficient unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a rapid protection method. If compromise is suspected, consider professional incident response services. [1]