CVE-2025-49274
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 reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Neom Blog theme versions up to 0.0.9. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the theme. When visitors access the compromised site, these scripts execute in their browsers, potentially causing harmful effects such as redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other malicious actions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to run malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers without needing any authentication. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, injection of unwanted content like advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious activities that compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website. It poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS score of 7.1. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this reflected XSS vulnerability involves checking if your WordPress site is running the Neom Blog theme version 0.0.9 or earlier. You can verify the theme version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the theme files. Since the vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts via URL parameters, you can test by sending crafted HTTP requests containing typical XSS payloads and observing if the payload is reflected unsanitized in the response. For example, using curl: curl -i 'http://your-site.com/?param=<script>alert(1)</script>' and checking if the script appears in the response. Additionally, server-side malware scanning and professional incident response are recommended for compromised sites, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Neom Blog theme to version 0.1.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. If updating immediately is not possible, applying the Patchstack virtual patch (vPatch) is recommended to block attacks until the official patch can be applied. Additionally, monitor your site for signs of compromise and consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if you suspect exploitation. [1]