CVE-2025-53332
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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your website through CSRF, potentially leading to stored XSS attacks. This can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your site, as attackers may perform actions as if they were privileged users. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patches or by removing the plugin. A compromised site may require professional incident response and malware scanning. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious CSRF attack patterns targeting the Track Everything plugin. Since the plugin is vulnerable to CSRF without authentication, look for unexpected state-changing requests originating from external sources while privileged users are authenticated. There are no specific commands provided for detection. It is recommended to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to potential malware tampering. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying a virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack to automatically protect against the vulnerability, as there is no official fix or updated plugin version. Users are advised to remove and replace the Track Everything plugin with an alternative plugin due to its abandonment and lack of updates. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Timely mitigation is important to prevent automated exploitation. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WordPress Track Everything plugin up to version 2.0.1. It allows attackers to trick authenticated users, especially those with higher privileges, into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent. This can lead to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising the website's security. The plugin is abandoned and has no official fix, making the vulnerability persistent unless mitigated by virtual patching or removal. [1]