CVE-2025-49875
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-17
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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization WordPress plugin up to version 1.9.3.1. 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? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers. This can lead to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions that degrade user experience and potentially compromise user data. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation requires contributor-level access, successful attacks can damage your website's reputation and trustworthiness. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization plugin installed on your WordPress site. Versions up to and including 1.9.3.1 are vulnerable. You can detect the plugin version via WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands such as 'wp plugin list' if WP-CLI is installed. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages may indicate exploitation attempts. For deeper inspection, server-side malware scanning by professionals is recommended as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization plugin to version 1.9.3.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating immediately is not possible, enabling Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) can provide rapid protection by auto-applying security rules without performance loss. Also, enabling auto-updates for the plugin is recommended to ensure timely protection. In case of suspected compromise, seek professional incident response or server-side malware scanning. [1]