CVE-2025-57993
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 | geolocation_ip_detection | * |
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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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Geolocation IP Detection Plugin up to version 5.5.0. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads into websites using 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 vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of your website visitors. This can lead to unauthorized actions, content manipulation, redirects to malicious sites, or displaying unwanted advertisements. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation is unlikely, it still poses a risk of opportunistic attacks that could harm your site's integrity and user trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for injected malicious scripts in the web pages generated by the Geolocation IP Detection plugin. Since the vulnerability allows contributor-level attackers to inject scripts that execute when site visitors access compromised pages, inspecting the website content for unexpected HTML or JavaScript payloads is recommended. There are no specific commands provided for detection, but professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are advised over plugin-based malware scanners, which may be unreliable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include implementing virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which automatically protects websites from this vulnerability without requiring an official plugin update. Users should monitor for official plugin updates and apply them once available. Additionally, in case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended to address any injected malicious scripts or payloads. [1]