CVE-2025-58826
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 |
|---|---|---|
| eric_mann | wp_publication_archive | * |
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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 WordPress WP Publication Archive Plugin up to version 3.0.1. It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—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 performing other harmful actions. This can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your site, possibly leading to data theft, user session hijacking, or other security issues. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the WP Publication Archive plugin version 3.0.1 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via malicious script injection, scanning for unusual or suspicious scripts in the plugin's output or database entries may help. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this issue. No specific commands are provided for detection. It is recommended to seek professional incident response services for thorough detection and analysis. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the WP Publication Archive plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available and the plugin is abandoned. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a mitigation strategy to provide automatic protection without an official patch. Seeking professional incident response services is also advised if compromise is suspected. [1]