CVE-2025-58867
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 |
|---|---|---|
| remi_corson | easy_download_media_counter | * |
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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 Easy Download Media Counter plugin (versions up to 1.2). It allows attackers with contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into the website, which then execute when visitors access the affected pages. These scripts can perform actions like redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of visitors to the affected website. This can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted or harmful content, and potential compromise of user data or session information. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix is available, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or replacing the plugin. The impact includes potential damage to website reputation, user trust, and security. [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 WordPress Easy Download Media Counter plugin version 1.2 or earlier is installed and active on your system. Since the vulnerability allows stored XSS via contributor-level input, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in pages generated by this plugin can help detect exploitation. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but checking the plugin version via WordPress CLI commands such as 'wp plugin list' and scanning web pages for suspicious scripts could be initial steps. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include urgently replacing the vulnerable Easy Download Media Counter plugin with a secure alternative, as no official fix or update is available. Deactivating the plugin alone is insufficient unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a rapid protection method. Users should also consider professional incident response if compromise is suspected. [1]