CVE-2025-62973: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows Accessing Functionality Not Pro

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-62973?

buddyforms: upgrade to newer than 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-62973 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62973 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-62973 affect?

CVE-2025-62973 affects buddyforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.10.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-62973?

Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-62973 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting buddyforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.10.2.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-10-27
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: themekraft

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-27 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themekraft buddyforms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.9.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buddyforms || rpm -q buddyforms || buddyforms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buddyforms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buddyforms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-62973?

buddyforms: upgrade to newer than 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-62973 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62973 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-62973 affect?

CVE-2025-62973 affects buddyforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.10.2.

How urgent is CVE-2025-62973?

Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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