CVE-2025-5752
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-18
Last updated on: 2025-07-22
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gopiplus | vertical_scroll_image_slideshow_gallery | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 Vertical scroll image slideshow gallery WordPress plugin. It occurs via the 'width' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that will execute whenever any user views the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or spreading malware to users who visit the injected pages.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or removing the Vertical scroll image slideshow gallery plugin from your WordPress installation, especially since the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from download availability pending a full security review. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and higher access until a patch or update is available, and monitor your site for any suspicious activity related to stored cross-site scripting. [1]