CVE-2025-58807
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | purge_varnish_cache | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WordPress Purge Varnish Cache Plugin (up to version 2.6). It allows attackers to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unauthorized actions on the site. This can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, compromising site security by exploiting broken access control. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your site by exploiting authenticated users, potentially leading to stored XSS attacks. This compromises the security of your site, possibly resulting in data theft, site defacement, or further exploitation. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patches or plugin replacement. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include removing or replacing the Purge Varnish Cache plugin, as it is abandoned and no official fix is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can help mitigate the risk temporarily. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. If you suspect compromise, consider employing professional incident response services. [1]