CVE-2025-58845
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 |
|---|---|---|
| chris_hurst | bulk_watermark | 1.6.10 |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the WordPress Bulk Watermark Plugin up to version 1.6.10. It allows an attacker to trick authenticated users with higher privileges into performing unauthorized actions on the website without their consent. This can lead to security compromise by exploiting broken access control mechanisms. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute unauthorized actions on your website by exploiting authenticated users, potentially compromising the website's security. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data manipulation, or other malicious activities on your site. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability is challenging because plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. There are no specific commands provided for detection. It is recommended to monitor for unusual or unauthorized actions performed by higher privileged users, as the vulnerability allows attackers to trick such users into executing unauthorized actions. Professional incident response services are advised if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying a virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack, which offers automatic protection without requiring an official patch. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, it is recommended to remove and replace the Bulk Watermark plugin with an alternative solution. Simply deactivating the plugin does not eliminate the risk. [1]