CVE-2025-53296
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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress EC Stars Rating plugin up to version 1.0.11. 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 user interactions and site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can execute in visitors' browsers, leading to unwanted redirects, displaying unauthorized advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. [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 EC Stars Rating plugin version 1.0.11 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual or unauthorized script injections in the plugin's output or database entries related to the plugin can help. However, plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the EC Stars Rating plugin with a secure alternative, as no official patch or fixed version is available due to the plugin being abandoned. 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]