CVE-2025-50050
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| 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 Jobs for WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.7.12). It allows attackers with at least contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the risk of attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content, or other malicious actions that compromise user experience and security. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a low severity impact, but it can still lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability issues on affected sites. [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 Jobs for WordPress plugin pages. Since exploitation requires contributor-level privileges and involves stored XSS payloads, scanning for unusual or unauthorized script tags in user-generated content is recommended. Professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are advised, as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. Specific commands are not provided in the 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. Users should restrict contributor-level privileges to trusted users only, monitor for suspicious activity, and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Since no official patch is available, these measures help reduce risk. [1]