CVE-2025-58853
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 |
|---|---|---|
| otwthemes | popping_sidebars_and_widgets_light | * |
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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 Popping Sidebars and Widgets Light plugin (versions up to 1.27). It allows attackers to trick authenticated users, especially those with higher privileges, into executing unwanted actions on the site without their consent. This can lead to compromised site integrity. The vulnerability is related to broken access control and can be exploited without the attacker needing to be logged in. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site through the vulnerable plugin. This can compromise the integrity of your site, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data manipulation, or other malicious activities. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. Exploitation requires no authentication, increasing the risk of attack. [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 to detect the vulnerability on your network or system. Professional incident response services are recommended if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Popping Sidebars and Widgets Light plugin, as no official patch or fix is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) offered by Patchstack can provide rapid protection. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]