CVE-2025-57961
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| codexpert | codesigner | * |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress CoDesigner Plugin (up to version 4.25.2) caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions. It allows unprivileged users, such as those with Subscriber-level access, to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow users with low-level privileges to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or disruptions. However, the risk is considered low, and active exploitation is unlikely. There is no official patch yet, but virtual patching is available as a mitigation. 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 checking for unauthorized actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable, it is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning or engage professional incident response services. No specific commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which provides automatic protection against this vulnerability even without an official fix. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and considering professional incident response if compromise is suspected are advised. Since no official patch is available, these measures help reduce risk. [1]