CVE-2025-49242
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| 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 Bellows Accordion Menu plugin versions up to 1.4.3. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, which execute when visitors access the affected website. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers with contributor-level privileges to exploit it. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, potentially redirecting visitors to harmful sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, or performing other malicious actions. This can lead to compromised user trust, website defacement, or further exploitation of your site. Since the vulnerability requires only contributor-level privileges to exploit, it can be triggered by relatively low-privileged users. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate severity level. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WordPress Bellows Accordion Menu plugin version is up to 1.4.3 and checking for signs of stored XSS payloads. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level privileges to exploit, monitoring for unusual script injections in web pages generated by the plugin is important. Patchstack recommends professional incident response or server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which may be tampered with by malware. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Bellows Accordion Menu plugin to version 1.4.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that can auto-mitigate the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. Additionally, monitoring and applying professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended if compromise is suspected. [1]