CVE-2025-53571
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| villatheme | happy | * |
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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
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers with low-level privileges to perform unauthorized actions, potentially compromising the integrity of the system. Although it does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized changes or manipulations within the plugin, posing a moderate risk with a CVSS score of 6.5. Exploitation is likely opportunistic and automated, so immediate mitigation is important. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the VillaTheme HAPPY WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.6. It allows unprivileged users, such as those with Subscriber-level access, to perform actions that normally require higher privileges because of missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions. [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 actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges that should require higher privileges. Since the vulnerability is due to missing authorization checks in the WordPress HAPPY plugin up to version 1.0.6, you can check the plugin version installed on your system. Commands to check the plugin version in WordPress include using WP-CLI: `wp plugin list | grep happy` to identify the installed version. Additionally, monitoring web server logs for suspicious access patterns or unauthorized actions by Subscriber users may help detect exploitation attempts. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress HAPPY plugin to version 1.0.7 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until the update can be applied, applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack is recommended to automatically block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Users are also advised to enable auto-update options for the plugin to ensure timely protection. In case of a suspected compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning should be conducted rather than relying on plugin-based malware scanners. [1]