CVE-2025-58983
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | include_me | * |
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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 Include Me Plugin versions up to 1.3.2. 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 the website's integrity and user experience. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to run malicious scripts on your website, which may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. This can damage your website's reputation, affect user trust, and potentially lead to further security issues. However, the risk is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.9, and exploitation is unlikely but possible through opportunistic automated attacks. [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 Include Me Plugin version is 1.3.2 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with 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, but professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended over plugin-based scanners to identify compromise. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the WordPress Include Me Plugin to version 1.3.3 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, Patchstack offers virtual patching (vPatching) to auto-mitigate such vulnerabilities even before official patches are applied. If a compromise is suspected, professional incident response or server-side malware scanning is recommended. [1]