CVE-2025-58008
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 | participants_database | * |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Participants Database Plugin up to version 2.7.6.3. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, which execute when visitors access the affected website. This improper neutralization of input during web page generation can lead to the execution of unwanted HTML or scripts in users' browsers. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that run in the browsers of your website visitors. This can lead to unwanted redirects, display of unauthorized advertisements, or other malicious actions that compromise user experience and potentially user security. Although the severity is considered low, exploitation could still result in data integrity and availability issues, as indicated by the CVSS score. [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 Participants Database plugin output, especially scripts that execute when visitors access the website. Since plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable, it is recommended to perform manual inspection of user-generated content for suspicious HTML or JavaScript payloads. Network detection could include monitoring HTTP responses for unexpected script injections. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack, which automatically protects sites from this vulnerability without requiring an official patch. Users should also consider seeking professional incident response or assistance from their hosting provider if their sites are compromised. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, virtual patching is the recommended protective measure. [1]