CVE-2025-58816
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 | wordpress_product_carousel_slider_for_elementor | * |
Helpful Resources
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?
CVE-2025-58816 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Product Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin (up to version 2.1.3). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions. This allows users with only Subscriber-level privileges to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. The issue falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A5: Broken Access Control and has a low severity rating with a CVSS score of 3.5. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow low-privileged users (Subscribers) to perform unauthorized actions within the plugin, potentially leading to limited unauthorized changes or disruptions. Although the severity is low and exploitation is considered unlikely, it still poses a risk of unauthorized access or modification. There is no official patch yet, but virtual patching solutions are available to mitigate the risk. Users should monitor for updates and consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if a compromise is suspected. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for unauthorized actions performed by Subscriber-level users that should require higher privileges. Since the vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in certain plugin functions, you can audit logs for suspicious access patterns or privilege escalations related to the Product Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general recommendations include server-side malware scanning and professional incident response to identify compromise indicators. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) solutions provided by Patchstack, which auto-mitigate the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. Users should monitor for official updates from the plugin developer, restrict Subscriber-level privileges where possible, and be cautious of automated attacks targeting this vulnerability. In case of suspected compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]