CVE-2025-30937
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 Responsify WP plugin up to version 1.9.11. 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 damage your site's reputation, compromise visitor security, and potentially lead to further attacks. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking if the WordPress site is running the Responsify WP plugin version 1.9.11 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via administrator privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content can help identify exploitation. There are no specific commands provided for detection, but server-side malware scanning by hosting providers or professional incident response services is recommended because plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable due to tampering. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include replacing the Responsify WP plugin with an alternative solution, as no official patch or fixed version is available and the plugin is abandoned. Simply deactivating the plugin does not fully eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching technology that can auto-mitigate this vulnerability even without an official fix, providing rapid protection. In case of suspected compromise, engage hosting providers for server-side malware scanning or professional incident response services. [1]