CVE-2025-54710
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | tiktok_feed | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress TikTok Feed Plugin (versions up to 1.0.21). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within plugin functions. This allows unprivileged users, such as those with Subscriber-level privileges, to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users, effectively enabling unauthorized access to certain functionalities. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers with low-level privileges to escalate their access and perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users. This can lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions on your website, potentially causing damage or service interruptions. Since the vulnerability is moderately dangerous and likely to be exploited, it poses a significant security risk until patched. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress TikTok Feed Plugin version is 1.0.21 or earlier, as these versions are affected. Since the vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform higher-privileged actions due to missing authorization checks, monitoring for unusual privilege escalations or unauthorized actions by Subscriber-level users can indicate exploitation. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. It is recommended to use professional incident response services for thorough investigation, as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress TikTok Feed Plugin to version 1.0.22 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Until the update can be applied, applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can automatically block exploit attempts. Patchstack also offers auto-update options to ensure rapid protection. Additionally, if a site is suspected to be compromised, seeking professional incident response services is advised. [1]