CVE-2025-58883
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 | search_cloud_one_plugin | * |
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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 Search Cloud One Plugin up to version 2.2.5. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising the site's security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts into your website. These scripts can execute in the browsers of your visitors, leading to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your site's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking if the WordPress Search Cloud One Plugin version 2.2.5 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, signs of injected scripts or unusual HTML payloads in the website content may indicate exploitation. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this vulnerability. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. It is recommended to review plugin versions via WordPress admin or command line tools and monitor for suspicious script injections manually or with professional incident response services. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include urgently replacing the vulnerable Search Cloud One plugin with an alternative plugin, as no official fix or updated version is available. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk unless a virtual patch (vPatch) is applied. Patchstack offers virtual patching as a rapid protection method that auto-mitigates the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. Seeking professional incident response services is advised if compromise is suspected. [1]