CVE-2025-31428
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
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 reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress HYDRO theme versions up to and including 2.8. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into websites using the vulnerable theme. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's security and user experience. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized actions such as redirecting visitors to malicious sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, or stealing user data. This can harm your website's reputation, compromise user security, and potentially lead to further exploitation or malware infection. Since the vulnerability is exploitable without authentication, all visitors to the site are at risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack attempts targeting the HYDRO theme up to version 2.8. Since attackers inject malicious scripts via web requests, inspecting HTTP request logs for suspicious input patterns or payloads that include script tags or unusual HTML can help identify exploitation attempts. Patchstack recommends professional incident response and server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which may be compromised. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the virtual patch (vPatch) released by Patchstack, which automatically blocks attack attempts exploiting this vulnerability until an official fix is available. Since no official patched version exists yet, using this virtual patch is the safest and fastest way to protect affected sites. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and conducting professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]