CVE-2025-52710
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 File Manager Pro plugin versions up to 1.8.8. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's integrity and user experience. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions affecting visitors. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security breaches. Although the severity is considered low, automated attacks on unpatched sites remain a risk. [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 WordPress File Manager Pro plugin version is up to and including 1.8.8, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages can help detect exploitation. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but verifying the plugin version via WordPress plugin management commands or interfaces is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the WordPress File Manager Pro plugin to version 1.8.9 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack can auto-mitigate the vulnerability before official patches are applied. It is also recommended to engage professional incident response services if a site is suspected to be compromised. [1]