CVE-2025-58197
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | simple_download_monitor | * |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Simple Download Monitor plugin (versions up to 3.9.34). It allows attackers with at least Contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of your website visitors. This can lead to compromised user experience, unauthorized redirects, exposure to malicious content, and potential security risks such as data theft or session hijacking. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 6.5 and limited likelihood of exploitation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves checking if the WordPress site is running Simple Download Monitor plugin version 3.9.34 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. You can inspect the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands on the server such as 'wp plugin list' if WP-CLI is installed. Additionally, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in pages generated by the plugin may indicate exploitation attempts. Specific commands include: 'wp plugin list | grep simple-download-monitor' to check the installed version, and reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests or payloads targeting the plugin's endpoints. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Simple Download Monitor plugin to version 3.9.35 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating immediately is not possible, applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack can serve as an interim protective measure to automatically mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, restricting Contributor-level privileges to trusted users can reduce the risk of exploitation. [1]