CVE-2025-58960
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | wordpress_ip_based_login_plugin | 2.4.3 |
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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 IP Based Login Plugin up to version 2.4.3. It allows an attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions. The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and has a CVSS score of 5.9, indicating a low priority risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with admin rights to inject malicious scripts into the website, which execute when visitors access the site. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other malicious HTML payloads affecting site visitors. Although the risk is considered low severity, it can still result in compromised user trust, potential data exposure, or further attacks on users. [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 IP Based Login Plugin version is 2.4.3 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability requires administrator privileges to inject malicious scripts, monitoring for unusual administrator activity or unexpected script injections in the website content may help. There are no specific commands provided for detection. Professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended over plugin-based scanners to detect compromise. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the WordPress IP Based Login Plugin to version 2.4.4 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) to auto-mitigate the vulnerability even before applying official patches. In case of suspected compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]