CVE-2025-53336
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 My Resume Builder plugin (versions up to 1.0.3). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The 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 content such as advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious actions. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official patch exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by removing the plugin or applying a virtual patch. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying the presence of the vulnerable My Resume Builder plugin version 1.0.3 or earlier on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level input, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in user-generated content can help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but scanning your WordPress plugins for version 1.0.3 or below and inspecting input fields for script tags or suspicious content is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable My Resume Builder plugin, as no official patch or fixed version is available. Simply deactivating the plugin is insufficient unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack recommends using their virtual patching solution to auto-mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, consider switching to alternative software and seek professional incident response if your site is compromised. [1]