CVE-2025-59592
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 | make_column_clickable_elementor | * |
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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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Make Column Clickable Elementor Plugin up to version 1.6.0. It allows an attacker with at least contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into a website. These scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [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 unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions that compromise user experience and security. It may also lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your site as indicated by the CVSS score. [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 Make Column Clickable Elementor Plugin is at version 1.6.0 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Additionally, monitoring for unusual script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the website content can indicate exploitation attempts. While specific commands are not provided, users can audit plugin versions via WordPress CLI commands such as 'wp plugin list' to verify the installed version. For deeper inspection, scanning the website files and database for injected scripts or using server-side malware scanning tools is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Make Column Clickable Elementor Plugin to version 1.6.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If immediate updating is not possible, applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack can auto-mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended if a site is suspected to be compromised. [1]