CVE-2025-58235
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | front_end_users_plugin | 3.2.33 |
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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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Front End Users Plugin up to version 3.2.33. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions or site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting visitors. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since attackers often automate such exploits, your site could be targeted opportunistically. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for malicious script injections in the Front End Users plugin content, especially from users with contributor-level privileges. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS payloads, inspecting web page source code for unexpected scripts or HTML injected by contributors can help. Network detection might include monitoring HTTP responses for suspicious scripts. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. It is recommended to use server-side malware scanning and professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [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 an official fix. Since no official patch or fixed version is currently available, virtual patching provides rapid and effective protection without impacting performance. Additionally, monitoring and restricting contributor-level privileges to trusted users and seeking professional incident response or server-side malware scanning in case of compromise are recommended. [1]