CVE-2025-30935
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 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the NickDuncan Contact Form plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.0.12. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute in the browsers of visitors to the affected 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 in the browsers of your website visitors. This can result in unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions that degrade user experience and potentially compromise user security. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation is unlikely without contributor-level access, automated attacks against unpatched sites are common. In case of compromise, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. [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 WordPress Contact Form plugin version is up to and including 2.0.12, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level privileges to exploit and involves DOM-based XSS, network detection may be difficult. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected. No specific commands are provided for detection in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) to neutralize the vulnerability without waiting for an official fix, as no official patch is currently available. Virtual patching provides rapid protection by automatically neutralizing the vulnerability while maintaining performance. Additionally, monitoring for exploitation attempts and preparing for professional incident response and server-side malware scanning in case of compromise are recommended. [1]