CVE-2025-39553
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| andy_moyle | church_admin | * |
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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 Missing Authorization issue in the WordPress Church Admin plugin up to version 5.0.9. It allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information that should normally be restricted, due to broken access control. This means attackers can view data they are not supposed to see without needing to log in. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is sensitive data exposure. Attackers can access restricted information, which could be used to exploit other weaknesses in the system. Although the severity is low (CVSS 4.3), unauthorized data access can lead to privacy issues and potential further attacks. Users are advised to update to version 5.0.10 or later to mitigate this risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the WordPress Church Admin plugin installed on your system. If the version is 5.0.9 or earlier, it is vulnerable. There are no specific commands provided to detect exploitation on the network or system. However, monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to sensitive data through the plugin could help identify exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress Church Admin plugin to version 5.0.10 or later, which resolves the vulnerability. Additionally, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) as an immediate protective measure that auto-mitigates the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. Employing professional incident response services is recommended if a compromise is suspected. [1]