CVE-2025-53456
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | seo_backlink_monitor_plugin | 1.6.0 |
| activewebsight | seo_backlink_monitor | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the WordPress SEO Backlink Monitor Plugin up to version 1.6.0. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions on the site without their consent, potentially compromising the site's integrity. The vulnerability is related to broken access control and does not require authentication to exploit. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the potential compromise of site integrity by allowing attackers to execute unwanted actions through higher privileged users. Although the severity is low (CVSS 4.3), it poses a persistent security risk. There is no official fix, and deactivating the plugin does not fully eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch is applied. Users are advised to remove and replace the plugin or apply virtual patching to mitigate the risk. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include removing and replacing the SEO Backlink Monitor plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can also help mitigate the risk quickly. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Users should consider alternative software and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]