CVE-2025-50025
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 CP Polls plugin up to version 1.0.81. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions and site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can execute in visitors' browsers, leading to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further security issues. Although the severity is rated as low (CVSS 5.9), it still poses risks to site security and user trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress CP Polls plugin version is up to and including 1.0.81, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual or unauthorized script injections in the website content is important. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. 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 without an official fix and without impacting performance. Additionally, monitoring for signs of compromise and seeking professional incident response or server-side malware scanning if the site is suspected to be compromised are advised. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended immediate action. [1]