CVE-2025-68058
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 | institutions_directory | to 1.3.4 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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-2025-68058 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Institutions Directory Plugin (versions up to 1.3.4). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows unprivileged users (like subscribers or developers) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on your WordPress site by users who should not have such permissions. This can compromise the security and integrity of your site, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate data or settings reserved for administrators or other privileged users. It poses a significant risk with a CVSS score of 7.6, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation and serious impact. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The provided resources do not include specific commands or methods to detect this vulnerability on your network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix is available, it is strongly advised to implement the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Using Patchstack's automated vulnerability mitigation services can help secure affected WordPress sites rapidly. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.