CVE-2025-49247
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?
CVE-2025-49247 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Team Showcase plugin versions prior to 25.05.13. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into websites using the plugin. These scripts execute when visitors access the affected site, potentially compromising user interactions. The vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and has a CVSS severity score of 7.1, indicating a medium priority risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts on your website without authentication. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads that affect your visitors. Exploitation can compromise user data, degrade user trust, and potentially lead to further attacks such as session hijacking or malware distribution. Since the vulnerability is exploitable remotely and has a moderate severity, it poses a significant risk if not promptly mitigated or patched. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if your WordPress site is running the Team Showcase plugin version prior to 25.05.13. You can check the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. Additionally, monitoring HTTP requests for suspicious input patterns that could trigger reflected XSS payloads may help. However, no specific commands are provided in the resources. It is also recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress Team Showcase plugin to version 25.05.13 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. Until the update can be applied, applying Patchstack's virtual patch (vPatch) is recommended to automatically block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Additionally, consider enabling auto-update options for the plugin and performing professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if a compromise is suspected. [1]