CVE-2025-58645
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 |
|---|---|---|
| gravitate | automated_tester | 1.4.5 |
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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 Gravitate Automated Tester WordPress plugin up to version 1.4.5. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can execute in the browsers of your visitors, leading to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since the plugin is likely abandoned and no official fix is available, the risk remains unless a virtual patch is applied or the plugin is replaced. [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 Gravitate Automated Tester plugin version 1.4.5 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via administrator privileges, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content can help. However, plugin-based malware scanners are often unreliable for this issue. No specific commands are provided in the resources for detection. It is recommended to seek professional incident response services for thorough detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include urgently replacing the Gravitate Automated Tester plugin with an alternative plugin, as no official patch or update is available. Deactivating the plugin alone does not remove the security risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack recommends applying their virtual patching solution to provide automatic protection. If your website has been compromised, seek professional incident response services. [1]