CVE-2025-48319
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | mesa_mesa_reservation_widget | * |
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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 WordPress Mesa Mesa Reservation Widget plugin (version 1.0.0 and earlier). It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can execute in the browsers of your visitors, leading to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix exists, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or plugin removal. [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 Mesa Mesa Reservation Widget plugin version 1.0.0 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via administrator privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the plugin's output can help. However, plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue. No specific commands are provided in the resources for detection. It is recommended to review the plugin version and inspect web pages generated by the plugin for suspicious scripts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the Mesa Mesa Reservation Widget plugin with an alternative plugin, as no official fix or update is available and the plugin is abandoned. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack can provide automatic protection against this vulnerability without impacting performance. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Seeking professional incident response services is advised if compromise is suspected. [1]