CVE-2025-53348
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| laborator | kalium | * |
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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-2025-53348 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Kalium Theme up to version 3.18.3. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which may allow unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. This issue falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A4: Insecure Design and has a CVSS severity score of 5.3, indicating low severity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the Kalium theme, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or misuse of the website. However, it is considered low severity and unlikely to be widely exploited. There is no official patch yet, but virtual patching is available to mitigate the risk. If compromise is suspected, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. [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 access attempts to functions in the Kalium theme that lack proper authorization checks. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the Kalium theme endpoints may help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. It is recommended to use professional incident response services or server-side malware scanning tools, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without impacting performance. Since no official patch is available, virtual patching provides rapid protection. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and seeking professional incident response if compromise is suspected are advised. [1]