CVE-2025-53301
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 Theme Junkie Team Content plugin (versions up to 0.1.1). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute in the browsers of visitors to the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. The vulnerability is DOM-based and falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted or harmful content, theft of user data, or other malicious actions. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by removing the plugin or applying a virtual patch. If exploited, it can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website and potentially harm your users. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific commands provided to detect this vulnerability on your network or system. Detection would generally involve reviewing the use of the Theme Junkie Team Content plugin version 0.1.1 or earlier on your WordPress site and monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected behavior in web pages generated by this plugin. Since the vulnerability is DOM-based XSS requiring contributor-level privileges, checking plugin versions and access logs for unusual activity may help. However, no explicit detection commands are given. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Theme Junkie Team Content plugin, as it is abandoned and has no official fix. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) offered by Patchstack can auto-mitigate the vulnerability without an official patch. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Users should consider alternative software and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]