CVE-2025-53285
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
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 WordPress plugin "Add & Replace Affiliate Links for Amazon" up to version 1.0.6. 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 may 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. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the WordPress plugin "Add & Replace Affiliate Links for Amazon" version 1.0.6 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unexpected or suspicious scripts in the website content may help. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for detecting this issue. No specific commands are provided for detection. It is recommended to review the plugin version and consider professional incident response services if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable plugin "Add & Replace Affiliate Links for Amazon" as it is abandoned and has no official fix. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can offer automated protection without impacting performance. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Users should consider professional incident response services if their sites have been compromised. [1]