CVE-2025-52776
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 Video List Manager plugin (up to version 1.7). It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into websites using the plugin. These malicious scripts execute when visitors access the affected site, potentially compromising user interactions and site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. This can result in unauthorized actions such as redirecting users to malicious sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, stealing user data, or performing other harmful activities. Since the plugin is abandoned with no official fix, sites using it remain at risk unless mitigated by virtual patches or plugin replacement. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can involve monitoring for injected malicious scripts in web pages generated by the Video List Manager plugin, especially looking for unexpected redirects, advertisements, or HTML payloads in the plugin's output. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts, inspecting HTTP responses for suspicious script tags or payloads related to the plugin is useful. Using web vulnerability scanners that detect stored XSS vulnerabilities on the affected plugin pages can help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack to block attacks until an official fix is released. Alternatively, users should replace the vulnerable Video List Manager plugin entirely, as simply deactivating it does not remove the security risk. Rapid mitigation through virtual patching is emphasized to protect against automated exploitation attempts. [1]