CVE-2025-49860
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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | majestic_support | * |
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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?
CVE-2025-49860 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Majestic Support plugin versions up to 1.1.0. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the affected plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access or changes. Although it has a low severity score (5.3) and is unlikely to be widely exploited, it still poses a risk of opportunistic automated attacks if not patched. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability immediately, update the Majestic Support plugin to version 1.1.1 or later where the issue is fixed. As an immediate protective measure before updating, use Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) which auto-mitigates the vulnerability. Prompt application of these updates and protections helps prevent opportunistic automated attacks. [1]