CVE-2025-52707
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 Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.3.16). It allows attackers with 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? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website, which may redirect visitors to harmful sites, display unwanted content, or perform other malicious actions. This can harm your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues. Although the vulnerability is considered low severity and unlikely to be widely exploited, it still poses a risk if not patched. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the Firelight Lightbox plugin version is up to 2.3.16, which is vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via input fields, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages generated by the plugin can help. Professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended for compromised sites. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Firelight Lightbox plugin to version 2.3.17 or later, where the issue is fixed. Alternatively, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that can auto-mitigate the vulnerability before official patches are applied. If the site is compromised, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. [1]