CVE-2025-58210
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | makeaholic | * |
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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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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if your WordPress site is using the Makeaholic theme version 1.8.5 or earlier, as these versions are affected. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions due to missing authorization checks, monitoring for unusual or unauthorized actions in your WordPress logs may help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. Patchstack recommends professional incident response and server-side malware scanning rather than relying solely on plugin-based scanners, which can be tampered with by malware. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Makeaholic theme to version 1.8.7 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, you can apply Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching), which auto-applies security rules to protect your site from exploitation even before official patches are applied. Additionally, in case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-58210 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Makeaholic Theme versions up to 1.8.5. It occurs because of missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which can allow unauthenticated, low-privileged users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. This flaw is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity score of 5.3. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated users to perform unauthorized privileged actions on websites using the affected Makeaholic Theme versions (up to 1.8.5). Although the impact is considered minimal and exploitation unlikely, it could lead to unauthorized changes or actions on your site. It is recommended to update to version 1.8.7 or later or use virtual patching to mitigate the risk. [1]