CVE-2025-28988
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-28988 is a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "WP Front User Submit / Front Editor" up to version 4.9.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute when visitors access the affected pages, potentially compromising site integrity and user security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website without authentication. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads that compromise the security and integrity of your site and potentially harm your users. It poses a moderate risk with a CVSS score of 7.1 and can be exploited by automated attacks. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for reflected XSS attack patterns targeting the WP Front User Submit / Front Editor plugin. Since the vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts via web requests, you can inspect HTTP request logs for suspicious parameters containing script tags or typical XSS payloads. Using tools like curl or wget to send crafted requests to the affected plugin endpoints and observing if the payload is reflected in the response can help confirm the vulnerability. For example, a command like: curl -i 'http://yourwebsite.com/path-to-plugin-page?param=<script>alert(1)</script>' and checking if the script appears unescaped in the response. Additionally, server-side malware scanning and professional incident response are recommended for suspected compromises. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WP Front User Submit / Front Editor plugin to version 4.9.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating immediately is not possible, applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can automatically block attacks targeting this vulnerability. It is also advised to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning to detect and remediate any potential compromises. Avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners as they can be tampered with by attackers. [1]