CVE-2025-31061
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-09
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 reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Wishlist plugin up to version 2.1.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into web pages generated by the plugin. When visitors access the affected pages, these malicious scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the execution of malicious scripts in the browsers of website visitors, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious activities. This can damage the reputation of the affected website, lead to loss of user trust, and potentially result in further security breaches. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this reflected XSS vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests containing malicious scripts targeting the Wishlist plugin. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be tampered with by attackers, it is recommended to analyze web server logs for unusual query parameters or payloads that include script tags or encoded JavaScript. Specific commands depend on your environment, but for example, using grep on web server logs to find suspicious patterns: grep -iE "<script|%3Cscript" /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, employing web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect reflected XSS attempts can help identify exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack, which automatically blocks attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official fix is released. Users should deploy this virtual patch promptly to protect affected sites. Additionally, it is advised to seek professional incident response services if compromise is suspected. Relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners is discouraged due to potential tampering by attackers. [1]