CVE-2025-30638
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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website, which may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting visitors. Although the risk is considered low and exploitation unlikely, automated attacks could still occur. This can damage your website's integrity and user trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for injected malicious scripts in the website content, especially if you are running Powie's Uptime Robot plugin version 0.9.7 or earlier. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via administrator privileges, checking for unusual or unauthorized script tags or HTML payloads in the web pages is recommended. Additionally, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is advised because plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official fix. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, users should consider virtual patching as a primary defense. Also, limit administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Seeking professional incident response is recommended if compromise is suspected. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Powie's Uptime Robot WordPress plugin (versions up to 0.9.7). It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions. [1]