CVE-2025-49305
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?
CVE-2025-49305 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Product Catalog Simple plugin versions up to 1.8.1. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, that execute when visitors access the affected website. This improper neutralization of input during web page generation can compromise website integrity and user experience. The issue is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating low severity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute unauthorized scripts on your website, potentially leading to malicious redirects, unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting visitors. While the severity is considered low, exploitation can compromise website integrity and degrade user experience. Automated attacks may opportunistically target vulnerable sites. To mitigate risk, updating the plugin to version 1.8.2 or later is recommended, along with using virtual patching and professional incident response if compromised. [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 Product Catalog Simple plugin version is up to 1.8.1 and checking for signs of stored XSS exploitation. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level privileges to exploit, monitoring for unusual script injections in web pages generated by the plugin is important. Professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended over plugin-based scanners, which may be unreliable. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress Product Catalog Simple plugin to version 1.8.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, using Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) technology can provide immediate protection by auto-mitigating the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. [1]