CVE-2025-50015
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
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 Hand Talk plugin up to version 6.0. It allows a malicious actor with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking for injected malicious scripts in the Hand Talk plugin content, especially those inserted by users with administrator privileges. Since no official patch or specific detection commands are provided, it is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response to identify signs of compromise. Plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this vulnerability. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official patch. Additionally, users should seek professional incident response and perform server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. Since no official fix is available, these measures help protect the website from opportunistic automated attacks targeting this vulnerability. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to compromise the security and user experience of your website. Malicious scripts injected by an attacker can redirect visitors to harmful sites, display unwanted content, or perform other malicious actions. This can lead to loss of user trust, potential data compromise, and overall damage to your website's reputation. [1]