CVE-2025-58793
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpbean | wpb_elementor_addons | 1.6 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WPB Elementor Addons WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts then execute when visitors access the affected site, potentially compromising user interactions or site integrity. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts into your website, which execute when visitors access it. This can result in unwanted redirects, display of unauthorized advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. Although the severity is considered low and exploitation requires contributor-level access, it can still harm your site's reputation, user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues if exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for injection of malicious scripts in the WPB Elementor Addons plugin up to version 1.6. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level privileges, inspecting web pages for unexpected or suspicious HTML/JavaScript payloads can help. Patchstack recommends professional incident response services and server-side malware scanning rather than relying on plugin-based malware scanners. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include deploying Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official fix. It is recommended to rapidly deploy protection rules provided by Patchstack. Additionally, professional incident response services and server-side malware scanning should be used if compromise is suspected. Avoid relying solely on plugin-based malware scanners. [1]