CVE-2025-50047
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 Sitekit plugin (versions up to 1.9). It allows an attacker with at least Contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the compromised site, potentially causing unauthorized actions or content manipulation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers. This can result in unauthorized actions such as redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. It can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website and potentially harm your users. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying malicious script injections in the Sitekit plugin versions up to 1.9. Since attackers with Contributor-level privileges can inject scripts that execute when visitors access the site, monitoring for unusual or unauthorized script content in web pages is essential. Patchstack recommends professional incident response and server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which may be tampered with by malware. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Sitekit plugin to version 2.0 or later, as this resolves the vulnerability. Patchstack also offers virtual patching (vPatching) that can automatically mitigate the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. Users are advised to update promptly to reduce risk. In case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]