CVE-2025-58817
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 |
|---|---|---|
| desertthemes | softme | * |
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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?
CVE-2025-58817 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress SoftMe Theme (up to version 1.1.24). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing users with only Subscriber-level privileges to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. This issue falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow low-privileged users to perform unauthorized actions within the SoftMe theme, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications or misuse of the website's functionality. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3, and it is unlikely to be widely exploited. There is currently no official patch, but virtual patching solutions are available to mitigate the risk. [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 actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges that should require higher privileges. Since the issue is due to missing authorization checks in the SoftMe theme, direct detection commands are not specified. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Plugin-based scanners may be unreliable for this purpose. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) solutions offered by Patchstack, which provide automatic protection against this vulnerability without performance loss. Users should monitor for official updates or patches for the SoftMe theme and consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Since no official patch is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended approach. [1]