CVE-2025-5805
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ninetheme | electron | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.8.2 (inc) |
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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-2025-5805 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Electron Theme up to version 1.8.2. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows users with low privileges (such as Subscriber or Developer roles) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to execute actions reserved for higher privileged roles, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or control within a WordPress site using the Electron Theme. This could compromise the site's security and integrity, making it vulnerable to further attacks or misuse. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the mitigation rule developed and issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. This mitigation can be safely tested and deployed to protect affected sites using the WordPress Electron Theme up to version 1.8.2. Immediate mitigation or resolution is recommended to safeguard WordPress sites using the Electron Theme. [1]