CVE-2025-53308
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) issue in the WordPress plugin 'Image Slider With Description' up to version 9.2. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users, especially those with higher privileges, into performing unauthorized actions on the site without their consent. This can lead to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, compromising the site's integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for unauthorized actions executed by higher privileged users due to CSRF attacks. Since no official patch or fixed version is available, plugin-based scanners are not recommended as they can be tampered with by malware. Instead, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are advised to detect compromise. 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 (vPatch) offered by Patchstack to provide protection even without an official fix. Users should monitor for updates from the plugin developer or security sources. If a compromise is suspected, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning should be conducted. Since no official patch is available, these steps are critical to reduce risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your website when higher privileged users are tricked into performing them. This can compromise the integrity of your site, potentially leading to stored XSS attacks, data manipulation, or other malicious activities. Since no official patch is available, the site remains at risk unless mitigated by virtual patching or other protective measures. [1]