CVE-2025-58630
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 | simple_matomo_tracking_code | 1.1.1 |
| patchstack | simple_matomo_tracking_code | 1.1.0 |
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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?
CVE-2025-58630 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Simple Matomo Tracking Code Plugin up to version 1.1.0. It allows a malicious user with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker with administrator access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can compromise user experience and security by redirecting visitors, displaying unwanted content, or executing harmful actions. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation is unlikely to be widespread, it still poses risks to website integrity and visitor safety. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the Simple Matomo Tracking Code plugin installed on your WordPress site. You can verify the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. Additionally, monitoring for unusual administrator activity or injected scripts in the website content may help identify exploitation attempts. There are no specific commands provided for detection in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Simple Matomo Tracking Code plugin to version 1.1.1 or later, where the issue is fixed. If updating is not immediately possible, consider applying virtual patching (vPatching) offered by Patchstack to auto-mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, restrict administrator privileges to trusted users only, as exploitation requires administrator-level access. [1]