CVE-2025-30627
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?
CVE-2025-30627 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Elegant Visitor Counter plugin (up to version 3.1). It allows a malicious actor with administrator privileges to inject and execute arbitrary scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, when visitors access the affected website. This happens due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored XSS. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts on your website, potentially leading to unwanted redirects, displaying malicious advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. Although the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.9 and exploitation is unlikely, it can still compromise user experience and website integrity. Exploitation requires administrator privileges. Mitigation through virtual patching is recommended until an official fix is available. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for signs of stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, such as unexpected script execution or injected HTML payloads in the Elegant Visitor Counter plugin. Since the vulnerability requires administrator privileges to exploit and affects plugin versions up to 3.1, checking the plugin version and monitoring web traffic for suspicious scripts or redirects can help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. Professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include implementing virtual patching (vPatching) to auto-mitigate the security risk in the absence of an official patch. Users should consider protective measures such as virtual patching to protect their websites quickly from automated attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, relying on virtual patching and professional incident response in case of compromise is advised. [1]