CVE-2025-58603
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | surfer | 1.6.4.574 |
| patchstack | surfer | 1.6.5.584 |
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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 Surfer Plugin up to version 1.6.4.574. 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 vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the Surfer plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or misuse of the plugin's functionality. However, it has a low severity score (CVSS 5.3) and is considered unlikely to be exploited, but updating to the fixed version is recommended to mitigate any risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the Surfer WordPress plugin installed on your system. Versions up to and including 1.6.4.574 are vulnerable. There are no specific network or system commands provided to detect exploitation attempts. Monitoring for unauthorized actions that should require higher privileges may help identify exploitation. Using Patchstack's virtual patching can also help detect and mitigate attempts automatically. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Surfer WordPress plugin to version 1.6.5.584 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, applying Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) can auto-mitigate the vulnerability before official patches are applied. It is also recommended to monitor for any signs of compromise and consider professional incident response services if a website is suspected to be compromised. [1]