CVE-2025-28971
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-04
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 Easy Elements Hider plugin (versions up to 2.0). It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions affecting visitors. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further security breaches. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless a virtual patch is applied or the plugin is replaced. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability is challenging because plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website, monitoring for unexpected or unauthorized script injections in the website's content or database may help. However, no specific detection commands or tools are provided. It is recommended to seek professional incident response services if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include urgently replacing the vulnerable Easy Elements Hider plugin with an alternative plugin, as there is no official fix or patched version available and the plugin appears abandoned. Deactivating the plugin alone does not remove the security risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as an automatic mitigation method. Seeking professional incident response services is also advised if compromise is suspected. [1]