CVE-2025-50051
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 WP-Members WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.5.4). It allows an attacker with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of your website visitors. This can lead to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. It may also result in compromised user trust and potential site misuse. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS 6.5), if exploited, it can affect the integrity and availability of your website content. [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 WP-Members plugin content, especially from users with contributor-level privileges. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS payloads, scanning the website content for suspicious scripts or unexpected HTML injections is recommended. Server-side malware scanning tools can be used, but 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) provided by Patchstack to auto-mitigate the vulnerability in the absence of an official fix. Users should also limit contributor-level privileges to trusted users only and monitor for any signs of compromise. If the site is suspected to be compromised, seek professional incident response and perform server-side malware scanning. No official patch or fixed version is currently available. [1]