CVE-2025-58025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| avertra | master_slider | * |
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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?
CVE-2025-58025 is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Master Slider Plugin up to version 3.11.0. It allows a malicious actor with Contributor privileges to inject and execute malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, on websites using the affected plugin when visitors access the site. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, potentially leading to unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. This can degrade user experience, harm your site's reputation, and possibly lead to further security issues. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands provided for this vulnerability. However, since the vulnerability requires 'Contributor' privileges to inject malicious scripts via the Master Slider plugin, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the affected plugin's output could help detect exploitation attempts. Using web application firewalls or virtual patching solutions that monitor for XSS patterns may also assist in detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) solutions offered by Patchstack to automatically protect the site in the absence of an official patch. Additionally, restricting user privileges to prevent unauthorized users from having 'Contributor' access, monitoring for suspicious activity, and keeping an eye out for official updates or patches are recommended. [1]