CVE-2025-58605
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wp_delicious | 1.8.7 |
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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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress WP Delicious Plugin versions up to 1.8.7. 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 unauthorized scripts in users' browsers. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts on your website, potentially redirecting visitors, displaying unwanted advertisements, or performing other harmful actions. Although the risk is generally low and requires contributor-level access, automated attacks could exploit this vulnerability opportunistically to compromise multiple sites. If exploited, it may require professional incident response or server-side malware scanning to remediate. [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 WordPress WP Delicious Plugin version is 1.8.7 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the plugin's output could indicate exploitation. However, no specific commands are provided for detection. It is recommended to perform server-side malware scanning and seek professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the WP Delicious Plugin to version 1.8.8 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that provides automatic mitigation before official patches are applied. Additionally, monitoring for signs of compromise and employing professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is advised if an attack is suspected. [1]