CVE-2025-53311
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 Navayan Subscribe plugin (versions up to 1.13). It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unauthorized actions on the site without their consent. This can lead to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks and compromise site security. The vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit and falls under the OWASP Top 10 category 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 site through tricking privileged users, potentially leading to stored XSS attacks. This compromises the security and integrity of your site, possibly resulting in data theft, site defacement, or further exploitation. Since the plugin is abandoned with no official fix, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. [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 triggered by CSRF attacks targeting the Navayan Subscribe plugin. Since the plugin is vulnerable without requiring authentication, network monitoring for suspicious POST requests to the plugin's endpoints may help. However, there are no specific commands provided for detection. Users are advised to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include replacing the Navayan Subscribe plugin with an alternative plugin, as the plugin is abandoned and has no official fix. Simply deactivating the plugin does not fully eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as an immediate protection measure. Users should also consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if a compromise is suspected. [1]