CVE-2025-50041
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?
CVE-2025-50041 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Gutenberg Blocks – ACF Blocks Suite" versions up to 2.6.11. It allows a malicious user with at least contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into a website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or running other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into your website, which execute when visitors access your site. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions that compromise user experience and site integrity. Although the severity is considered low, attackers may exploit it opportunistically, and a successful attack could harm your site's reputation and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for injected malicious scripts in the affected WordPress plugin's output, especially scripts inserted by users with contributor-level privileges. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable, it is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response. 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 fix. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity, restricting contributor-level privileges, and seeking professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are advised. [1]