CVE-2025-58227
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 |
|---|---|---|
| podlove | subscribe_button | * |
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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 Podlove Subscribe button plugin (versions up to 1.3.11). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website, which then execute when visitors access the affected pages. These scripts can perform actions like redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of website visitors. This can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted or harmful content, theft of user data, or other malicious activities. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. If exploited, it can compromise the security and trustworthiness of your website. [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 Podlove Subscribe button plugin version is 1.3.11 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in web pages generated by the plugin can help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. However, scanning the WordPress plugins for version information and inspecting web page source code for injected scripts related to the plugin may assist in detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the Podlove Subscribe button plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available due to the plugin being abandoned. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) from Patchstack is recommended to auto-mitigate the vulnerability without an official patch. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the threat. Users are also advised to consider professional incident response services if compromise is suspected. [1]