CVE-2025-58194
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| boldthemes | bold_page_builder | 5.4.4 |
| boldthemes | bold_page_builder | 5.4.3 |
Helpful Resources
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Bold Page Builder Plugin versions up to 5.4.3. It allows an attacker with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the affected site, potentially compromising user interactions or site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into your website, which execute when visitors access your site. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads, potentially damaging your site's reputation, user trust, and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking if the WordPress Bold Page Builder plugin version is 5.4.3 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. You can verify the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. Additionally, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in pages generated by the plugin may indicate exploitation attempts. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Bold Page Builder plugin to version 5.4.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) to auto-mitigate this vulnerability before applying the official patch. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level privileges, restricting such privileges can also reduce risk. [1]