CVE-2025-57955
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 |
|---|---|---|
| plugin_devs | post_carousel_slider_for_elementor | * |
Helpful Resources
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 Post Carousel Slider for Elementor WordPress plugin (up to version 1.7.0). It occurs because certain plugin functions lack proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks. As a result, users with contributor-level privileges can perform actions that should require higher privileges. This is classified as a Broken Access Control vulnerability under the OWASP Top 10 category A1. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows users with lower privileges (contributors) to execute actions that normally require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site. Although the CVSS score is 6.5 indicating moderate severity, it could lead to unauthorized content manipulation or other security issues. There is currently no official patch, so users are advised to consider virtual patching and monitor for updates. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include monitoring for updates from the plugin developer, considering virtual patching (vPatching) solutions provided by Patchstack to automatically mitigate the issue, and seeking professional incident response if a compromise is suspected. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching is recommended as a temporary protective measure. [1]