CVE-2025-30942
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 Post Custom Templates Lite plugin (versions up to 1.14). 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]
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 occur. 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 Post Custom Templates Lite plugin version is 1.14 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual administrator activity or unexpected script injections in web pages can help. There are no specific commands provided for detection. Patchstack recommends professional incident response or server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which may be tampered with by malware. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official fix and does so without performance loss. Additionally, monitoring administrator activities and restricting administrator privileges can reduce risk. Since no official patch is available, consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. [1]