CVE-2025-58979 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-58979: WordPress BerqWP Plugin <= 2.2.53 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Berqwp
Product BerqWP
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 9, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in BerqWP BerqWP searchpro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BerqWP: from n/a through <= 2.2.53.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BerqWP versions 2.2.53 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.2.53 as soon as a patch becomes available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, settings, or other data without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 9, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated