CVE-2025-50038
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 Anant Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin versions up to 1.2.0. It allows a malicious actor with Contributor-level privileges to inject and execute malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, on websites using the affected plugin when visitors access the site. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website, potentially causing unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. This can harm your site's visitors and damage your website's reputation. Although the risk is considered low and exploitation unlikely, if exploited, it can compromise site integrity 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 monitoring for malicious script injections or unusual HTML payloads on websites using the affected plugin. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable, it is recommended to use professional incident response services or hosting provider malware scanning tools. 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) which auto-mitigates the vulnerability without requiring an official fix and without performance loss. Additionally, restricting user privileges to prevent exploitation (since the required privilege level is Contributor) and seeking professional incident response or hosting provider malware scanning if compromise is suspected are advised. [1]