CVE-2025-59590
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 |
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| wordpress | media_library_assistant | * |
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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 Media Library Assistant plugin up to version 3.28. It allows a malicious user with author-level privileges to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into the website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user experience or security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of your website visitors. This can lead to compromised user experience, unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other malicious actions that may harm your site's reputation and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the Media Library Assistant plugin installed on your WordPress site. If the plugin version is 3.28 or earlier, it is vulnerable. There are no specific commands provided to detect exploitation or presence of malicious scripts from this vulnerability. Monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected redirects in the website content may help identify exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability immediately, update the Media Library Assistant plugin to version 3.29 or later, where the issue is fixed. Alternatively, use Patchstack's virtual patching (vPatching) service to auto-mitigate the vulnerability before applying the official update. These steps reduce the risk of malicious script injection and protect your site from exploitation. [1]