CVE-2025-30977
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?
CVE-2025-30977 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "WP Live Chat + Chatbots – Chaport" versions up to 1.1.5. It allows a malicious actor with administrator privileges to inject and execute arbitrary scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, on websites using the affected plugin when visited by users. This means attackers can manipulate web pages to run harmful code. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, potentially leading to unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions. Since exploitation requires administrator privileges, the risk is somewhat limited, but if exploited, it can compromise the integrity and user trust of your website. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.9, indicating low severity, and is considered unlikely to be widely exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected HTML payloads on websites using the affected plugin. Since the vulnerability requires administrator privileges to exploit and involves stored XSS, checking for unusual administrator input or changes in the plugin's data may help. However, no specific detection commands are provided. Users are advised not to rely solely on plugin-based malware scanners and to seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [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. Users should monitor for suspicious activity, avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners, and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended rapid protection method. [1]