CVE-2025-5585
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-25
Last updated on: 2025-07-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siteorigin | siteorigin_widgets_bundle | to 1.69.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.68.4. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input in the `data-url` DOM element attribute. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the infected page, potentially compromising user data or site integrity.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary malicious scripts into the website. When other users visit the infected pages, these scripts execute in their browsers, which can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. It compromises the security and trustworthiness of the affected website.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by identifying if the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin version is 1.68.4 or earlier installed on your WordPress site. Additionally, you can look for stored Cross-Site Scripting attempts by searching for suspicious scripts in the `data-url` attributes of DOM elements in pages editable by users with Contributor-level access or higher. Commands to detect the plugin version include using WP-CLI: `wp plugin list | grep siteorigin-widgets-bundle` to check the installed version. To detect injected scripts, you can use browser developer tools or automated scanning tools to inspect the `data-url` attributes for unexpected script tags or JavaScript code.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin to a version later than 1.68.4 where the vulnerability is fixed. If an update is not immediately available, restrict Contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only, and consider disabling or limiting the use of widgets that utilize the `data-url` attribute. Additionally, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious script injections and monitor logs for unusual activity related to stored XSS attempts.