CVE-2025-58886
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | instant_locations_plugin | 1.0 |
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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 Instant Locations Plugin version 1.0 and earlier. 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 and user experience. [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 visitors' browsers, leading to unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. This can damage your website's reputation, compromise user data, and potentially lead to further exploitation. Since the plugin is abandoned and no official fix exists, the risk remains unless you remove or replace the plugin or apply a virtual patch. [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 Instant Locations Plugin version 1.0 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content can help detect exploitation. However, plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable for this vulnerability. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing and replacing the vulnerable Instant Locations plugin with an alternative solution, as no official fix or updated version is available. Applying a virtual patch (vPatch) provided by Patchstack can also auto-mitigate the vulnerability without requiring an official patch. Deactivating the plugin alone does not eliminate the risk. Seeking professional incident response services is recommended if the website has been compromised. [1]