CVE-2025-57913
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 |
|---|---|---|
| eleopard | behance_portfolio_manager | * |
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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 Behance Portfolio Manager Plugin (up to version 1.7.4). It allows attackers with Contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. This can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious actions. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless the plugin is replaced or virtual patching is applied. If exploited, it may require professional incident response and malware scanning to remediate. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress Behance Portfolio Manager Plugin version 1.7.4 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via input fields accessible to users with Contributor privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages generated by the plugin can help detect exploitation. Additionally, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended if compromise is suspected. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include replacing the vulnerable Behance Portfolio Manager Plugin with an alternative solution, as no official patch is available and the plugin is abandoned. Deactivating the plugin alone is insufficient unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a rapid and effective defense. If the site is already compromised, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are strongly recommended. [1]