CVE-2025-50024
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
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 WordPress ATP Call Now plugin versions up to 1.0.3. It allows an attacker 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 impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content, or other harmful actions affecting visitors. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security breaches. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removal. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the WordPress ATP Call Now plugin version is up to and including 1.0.3, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability involves stored XSS via administrator privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content may help detect exploitation. However, no specific detection commands are provided. It is also advised to avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners, as attackers can tamper with them. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable ATP Call Now plugin with an alternative plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can provide rapid protection against exploitation even without an official patch. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the security threat. Additionally, consider professional incident response services if the website has been compromised. [1]