CVE-2025-53199
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress HT Slider For Elementor plugin versions up to 1.6.5. It allows a malicious actor with Contributor-level privileges to inject and execute malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, on websites using the affected plugin. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's integrity and user experience. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website, which may redirect visitors, display unwanted advertisements, or execute other harmful HTML payloads. This can damage your site's reputation, degrade user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues. However, the severity is considered low with a CVSS score of 6.5, and exploitation requires Contributor-level access. It is recommended to update the plugin to version 1.6.6 or later to mitigate this risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the HT Slider For Elementor plugin version is up to 1.6.5 and checking for signs of malicious script injection or execution on affected web pages. Since the vulnerability allows DOM-Based XSS, monitoring HTTP responses for injected scripts or unusual redirects can help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include scanning the plugin version via WordPress CLI commands (e.g., `wp plugin list` to check plugin versions) and using web vulnerability scanners or manual inspection of web pages for injected scripts. Additionally, server-side malware scanning by professionals is recommended for compromise detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the HT Slider For Elementor plugin to version 1.6.6 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Enabling auto-updates for the plugin is also recommended to quickly apply future patches. Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that can provide immediate protection by auto-mitigating the vulnerability even before official patches are applied. Limiting user privileges to prevent exploitation (since the required privilege level is Contributor) and seeking professional incident response or server-side malware scanning in case of compromise are also advised. [1]