CVE-2025-49074
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 WidgetKit plugin (versions up to 2.5.4). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution on your website, which may compromise the integrity of your site and negatively affect user experience. Malicious scripts could redirect users, display unwanted content, or perform other harmful actions. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS score 6.5), exploitation requires contributor-level access. If exploited, it may require professional incident response and malware scanning to remediate. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking if the WidgetKit plugin version is 2.5.4 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. You can verify the plugin version in your WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. Additionally, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected redirects in your website traffic logs may indicate exploitation attempts. There are no specific commands provided in the resources for detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WidgetKit plugin to version 2.5.5 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. If updating immediately is not possible, applying Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) can auto-mitigate the vulnerability. It is also recommended to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if you suspect your site has been compromised. [1]