CVE-2025-48103
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mulscully | todays_date_inserter | * |
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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 Today's Date Inserter plugin (up to version 1.2.1). It allows an attacker with 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 executing 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 unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content, or other malicious actions that compromise user experience and security. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WordPress Today's Date Inserter plugin version 1.2.1 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level input, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages generated by the plugin is important. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for detecting exploitation. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. Users should consider professional incident response services for thorough detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Today's Date Inserter plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack is recommended to protect against the vulnerability without performance loss. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Users should also consider alternative software solutions and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]