CVE-2023-26000
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable "Bang tinh vay" plugin, as it is abandoned and has no official fix. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Patchstack recommends applying a virtual patch (vPatch) to auto-mitigate the vulnerability if available. Users should also seek professional incident response if their site is compromised. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress plugin "Bang tinh vay" up to version 1.0.1. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content, or other harmful actions affecting visitors. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further security breaches. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WordPress plugin "Bang tinh vay" version 1.0.1 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content can help. However, there are no specific commands provided for detection. Users are advised not to rely solely on plugin-based malware scanners and to seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]