CVE-2025-57900
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | gutenkit | * |
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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 GutenKit Plugin up to version 2.4.2. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute when site visitors access the compromised pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or content manipulation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the possibility for attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized actions, content manipulation, and potentially redirecting visitors to malicious sites or displaying unwanted advertisements. Although the CVSS score is 6.5 indicating low severity, exploitation can still compromise user experience and site integrity. There is no official patch yet, so mitigation through virtual patching or professional incident response is recommended. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for exploitation attempts of the stored XSS in the GutenKit plugin. Since plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to potential tampering, it is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and professional incident response. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. Users should also monitor web traffic for suspicious script injections or unexpected redirects related to the plugin. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include implementing virtual patching (vPatching) solutions that automatically block exploitation attempts without affecting website performance. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended approach. Additionally, users should monitor for updates from the plugin developers and consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. [1]