CVE-2025-57971
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 |
|---|---|---|
| salesmanago | salesmanago_plugin | * |
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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 SALESmanago Plugin up to version 3.8.1. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. Exploitation could allow unauthorized users to perform limited actions reserved for privileged users, potentially leading to integrity issues. However, no direct confidentiality or availability impact is expected. Exploitation is unlikely, but users should monitor for suspicious activity and consider mitigation strategies. [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 or actions that should require higher privileges within the SALESmanago WordPress plugin. Since the issue is due to missing authorization checks, you can look for unusual or unauthorized API calls or plugin function executions. Specific commands are not provided, but general approaches include reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the SALESmanago plugin endpoints and using intrusion detection systems to flag anomalous behavior. Additionally, monitoring for unexpected changes or actions performed by unauthenticated users in the plugin's context can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which provides rapid protection without requiring an official patch. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, users should monitor for updates from the plugin developers and consider professional incident response if a compromise is suspected. Restricting access to the plugin's functions through additional access control measures at the web server or application firewall level can also help reduce risk. [1]