CVE-2025-57948
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 |
|---|---|---|
| e-plugins | directory_pro | * |
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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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting visitors. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level access, an attacker must have some level of access to inject the scripts. There is currently no official patch, but virtual patching is available to mitigate the risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for malicious script injections by users with contributor-level privileges. Since the vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts into web pages, network or system detection can include server-side malware scanning and professional incident response. Plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official fix. Users should also consider server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected. Since no official patch or fixed version is available, virtual patching is the recommended rapid protection method. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Directory Pro Plugin (versions up to 2.5.5). It allows a malicious user with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions. It is a DOM-Based XSS vulnerability classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection. [1]