CVE-2025-49306
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| catchsquare | wp_social_widget | to 2.3.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress WP Social Widget plugin versions up to 2.3. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into websites using the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the compromised site, potentially causing unauthorized actions or content manipulation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts such as redirects, advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads into your website. This can result in unauthorized actions, content manipulation, and potentially harm your visitors or your site's reputation. The attacks are opportunistic and automated, targeting all vulnerable sites indiscriminately. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking if the WP Social Widget plugin version is 2.3 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows contributor-level users to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unexpected script injections or unusual HTML payloads in the website content can indicate exploitation. There are no specific commands provided in the resources for detection. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the WP Social Widget plugin to version 2.3.1 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Alternatively, using Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) technology can provide automatic mitigation before applying the official patch. Additionally, restricting contributor-level privileges and monitoring for suspicious activity can help reduce risk. [1]