CVE-2025-57911
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wpfactory | adverts | * |
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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?
CVE-2025-57911 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Adverts Plugin versions up to 1.4. It allows a malicious actor with contributor-level privileges to inject and execute arbitrary scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, on affected websites when visitors access them. This is a DOM-Based XSS issue caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts into your website, which can execute in the browsers of your visitors. Potential impacts include unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. Although the severity is rated as low (CVSS 6.5), exploitation can compromise user trust and site integrity. The attacks are opportunistic and automated, targeting any vulnerable site. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, it is recommended to apply virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack to automatically protect your website from this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor for opportunistic automated attacks and consider professional incident response or server-side malware scanning if a compromise is suspected. Avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners as they can be tampered with by attackers. [1]