CVE-2025-30983
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 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Card Flip Image Slideshow plugin (up to version 1.5). It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. When visitors access the affected website, these scripts can execute, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. The vulnerability is DOM-Based XSS and requires contributor-level privileges to exploit. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers. This can lead to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, theft of user data, or other harmful actions. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. The vulnerability has a moderate severity score (6.5), indicating a significant but not critical risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress site is running the Card Flip Image Slideshow plugin version 1.5 or earlier. Since the vulnerability is DOM-based XSS, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages served by the plugin is important. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical detection methods include scanning the plugin version via WordPress CLI commands such as `wp plugin list` to identify the plugin and its version, and using web vulnerability scanners to detect XSS issues. Additionally, monitoring HTTP traffic for suspicious script payloads targeting the plugin's pages can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Card Flip Image Slideshow plugin, as it is abandoned and has no official fix. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can offer immediate protection even without an official update. Users are also advised to consider alternative software and seek professional incident response if their site has been compromised. [1]