CVE-2025-58607
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-03
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | cookie_notice_and_consent_banner | 1.7.11 |
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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 plugin "Cookie Notice & Consent Banner for GDPR & CCPA Compliance" up to version 1.7.11. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes unauthorized execution of malicious scripts on your website, which can compromise website integrity and degrade user experience. Attackers could use it to redirect visitors, display unwanted content, or perform other malicious actions. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation is unlikely to be widespread, it still poses a risk to your website's security and reputation. [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 affected WordPress plugin "Cookie Notice & Consent Banner for GDPR & CCPA Compliance" is installed and running a version up to 1.7.11. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via input fields, one method is to test input fields or plugin settings for script injection by submitting typical XSS payloads and observing if they execute when the page loads. Additionally, server-side malware scanning and professional incident response are recommended if compromise is suspected. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the plugin to version 1.7.12 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. As an interim measure, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) that automatically mitigates the vulnerability before official patches are applied. It is also recommended to perform professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if a site is suspected to be compromised. [1]