CVE-2025-57974
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 |
|---|---|---|
| tuyennv | tz_plusgallery | * |
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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 TZ PlusGallery Plugin up to version 1.5.5. It allows attackers with at least Editor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the compromised website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of visitors to the affected website. This can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other malicious actions that compromise user experience and security. Since the plugin is abandoned with no official patches, the risk remains unless mitigated by removing the plugin or applying virtual patches. If exploited, it may require professional incident response to address potential compromises. [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 TZ PlusGallery plugin version 1.5.5 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability requires Editor-level privileges to exploit and involves stored XSS, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in gallery-related pages is important. Plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this vulnerability. Patchstack recommends considering professional incident response services for compromised sites. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the TZ PlusGallery plugin with an alternative solution, as no official patch or fixed version is available. Simply deactivating the plugin does not eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching that auto-mitigates the vulnerability without an official fix, providing rapid protection. Users should consider professional incident response services if their sites have been compromised. [1]