CVE-2025-28989
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
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?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Read More Login plugin (up to version 2.0.3). 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 lead to malicious scripts running on your website, which can redirect visitors to harmful sites, display unwanted content, or perform other malicious actions. This can harm your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, 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 checking if the Read More Login plugin version 2.0.3 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via administrator privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected redirects in web pages generated by the plugin is important. Plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue; therefore, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the Read More Login plugin with a maintained alternative, as no official fix or updated version is available. Patchstack recommends applying a virtual patch (vPatch) to protect the site from exploitation in the absence of an official patch. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Seeking professional incident response and server-side malware scanning is advised if compromise is suspected. [1]