CVE-2025-30940
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 Melipayamak plugin up to version 2.2.12. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions and site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website when visitors access it. This can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious activities. Since the attacker needs administrator privileges, the risk is higher if such access is compromised. Additionally, the plugin is abandoned with no official fix, increasing the risk if it remains in use. [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 Melipayamak plugin version 2.2.12 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, signs of injected scripts or unexpected redirects in the website content may indicate exploitation. Plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this vulnerability. Therefore, manual inspection of the plugin version and monitoring for unusual script injections or behavior is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the Melipayamak plugin with an alternative plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack recommends using virtual patching to auto-mitigate the vulnerability without requiring official patches. Seeking professional incident response services is advised if compromise is suspected. [1]