CVE-2025-8593
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-11
Last updated on: 2025-10-14
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gravity_forms | gsheetconnector | 1.3.27 |
| gravity_forms | gsheetconnector | 1.3.28 |
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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?
The vulnerability in the GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.3.27) is an authorization bypass caused by a missing capability check in the 'install_plugin' function. This allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to install plugins on the site, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the server under certain conditions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with low-level authenticated access to install plugins on the WordPress site, which can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server. This means an attacker could take control of the server, compromise site integrity, steal data, or disrupt services.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms plugin to a version later than 1.3.27 where the authorization bypass issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict subscriber-level access and review user permissions to minimize risk until the update is applied.