CVE-2025-58614
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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | tooltipy_plugin | 5.5.9 |
| patchstack | tooltipy_plugin | 5.5.6 |
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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 Tooltipy Plugin versions up to 5.5.6. It allows an attacker with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions or data. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into your website, which execute when visitors access it. This can lead to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions affecting users. Although the risk is considered low and exploitation unlikely, it still poses a security threat that can harm your site's integrity and user trust. [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 Tooltipy Plugin version is up to 5.5.6, which is known to be vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level input, monitoring for unexpected or malicious script injections in web pages generated by the plugin can help detect exploitation. Patchstack recommends professional incident response or server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based scanners, which can be tampered with. 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 Tooltipy Plugin to version 5.5.9 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Alternatively, applying Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) can provide rapid protection without performance loss before official patches are applied. Additionally, monitoring and incident response measures are recommended to handle any potential compromise. [1]