CVE-2025-6258
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-26
Last updated on: 2025-06-26
Assigner: Wordfence
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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 WP SoundSystem WordPress plugin up to version 3.4.2. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes in its wpsstm-track shortcode. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages, which then execute whenever any user views those pages.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. It compromises the integrity and security of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include disabling or uninstalling the WP SoundSystem plugin (version 3.4.2 and earlier) until a secure update is released. Since the plugin has been temporarily closed and is no longer available for download pending a full security review, removing it from your WordPress installation will prevent exploitation. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk. [1]