CVE-2025-53253
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
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 WP Edit plugin up to version 4.0.4. It allows an attacker with administrator 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? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content such as advertisements, or other harmful actions affecting visitors. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user trust, and potentially lead to further security breaches. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official patch exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by removing the plugin or applying virtual patches. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability is challenging because plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue. Since the vulnerability involves stored XSS injected by an attacker with administrator privileges, detection typically requires manual inspection of the website content for suspicious scripts or payloads injected into pages. There are no specific commands provided for automated detection in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the WP Edit plugin, as it is abandoned and no official patch is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can provide rapid protection against exploitation. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Seeking professional incident response services is recommended if compromise is suspected. [1]