CVE-2025-58876
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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | aparat_video_shortcode | 0.2.4 |
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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 WordPress Aparat Video Shortcode Plugin (versions up to 0.2.4). It allows attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious actions. Since the plugin is abandoned and unpatched, the risk remains unless mitigated by virtual patching or removing the plugin. Exploitation requires contributor-level access, but once exploited, it can compromise the integrity and security of your website and its users. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The provided resources do not include specific commands or methods to detect this vulnerability on your network or system. Detection would typically involve checking if the Aparat Video Shortcode plugin version is 0.2.4 or earlier and monitoring for suspicious script injections or unusual behavior on affected web pages. However, no explicit detection commands are given.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Aparat Video Shortcode plugin, as there is no official fix or patched version available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) is recommended to auto-mitigate the vulnerability without an official patch. Users should consider alternative software and seek professional incident response if their site has been compromised. [1]