CVE-2025-58703
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 |
|---|---|---|
| skyword | skyword_api_plugin | 2.5.3 |
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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 Skyword API Plugin for WordPress (versions up to 2.5.3). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, that execute when visitors access the affected website. This occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers executing malicious scripts on your website, potentially redirecting visitors, displaying unwanted advertisements, or injecting other harmful HTML payloads. This can compromise user experience, damage your website's reputation, and possibly lead to further security issues. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS 6.5), exploitation can still impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to some extent. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for injected malicious scripts in the Skyword API Plugin's web pages, especially those that execute when visitors access the site. Since the vulnerability allows stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), inspecting web page source code or HTTP responses for suspicious script injections can help. Additionally, server-side malware scanning is recommended over plugin-based scanners, as attackers may tamper with the latter. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) to auto-mitigate the vulnerability in the absence of an official patch. Users should consider virtual patching or other mitigation strategies to protect their websites quickly from automated attacks. In case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]