CVE-2025-63018
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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | bard | to 2.229 (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-2025-63018 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Bard Theme up to version 2.229. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows users with low-level privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles like Developers. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress Bard Theme. However, it is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is unlikely to be exploited. No official fix is currently available, but mitigation services are offered by Patchstack. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking for unauthorized access attempts or privilege escalations within the WordPress Bard Theme up to version 2.229. Since the vulnerability allows Subscriber-level users to perform Developer-level actions due to missing authorization checks, monitoring logs for such privilege misuse is key. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include reviewing WordPress user role activity logs and using security plugins or tools that monitor access control anomalies. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting Subscriber-level user permissions to prevent unauthorized actions, applying any available mitigation services offered by Patchstack, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, applying compensating controls such as enhanced access monitoring and limiting user capabilities is recommended. [1]