CVE-2025-52733
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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the ANON::form embedded secure form WordPress plugin versions up to 1.7. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into websites using the plugin. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions. The vulnerability is DOM-based and classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting your visitors. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. However, exploitation requires contributor-level privileges, and the vulnerability has a low severity impact with a CVSS score of 6.5. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the ANON::form embedded secure form plugin installed on your WordPress site. Versions up to and including 1.7 are vulnerable. You can detect the plugin version via WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands to check the plugin version, such as: `wp plugin list` (using WP-CLI) to see installed plugin versions. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected redirects in web traffic logs may help identify exploitation attempts. For deeper inspection, professional server-side malware scanning is recommended as plugin-based scanners may be tampered with. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the ANON::form embedded secure form plugin to version 1.8 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating is not immediately possible, applying Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) can provide rapid protection without performance loss. Additionally, restrict contributor-level privileges to trusted users to reduce exploitation risk. In case of suspected compromise, engage professional incident response and perform server-side malware scanning. [1]