CVE-2025-15019
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-09
Last updated on: 2026-01-09
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | bulk_image_alt_text_with_yoast | to 2.2.1 (inc) |
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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 BIALTY - Bulk Image Alt Text with Yoast SEO + WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape input for the 'bialty_cs_alt' post meta field. Authenticated users with contributor level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that will execute when an administrator opens the post editor. [2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor or higher access to inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of an administrator's browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing administrator session cookies, performing actions on behalf of the administrator, or compromising the website's security and integrity.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
You can detect this vulnerability by checking if the installed version of the BIALTY - Bulk Image Alt Text with Yoast SEO + WooCommerce plugin is version 2.2.1 or earlier. Additionally, inspecting the post meta field 'bialty_cs_alt' for suspicious or malicious script content may help identify exploitation attempts. There are no specific commands provided in the resources to detect this vulnerability on your system or network. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the BIALTY - Bulk Image Alt Text with Yoast SEO + WooCommerce plugin to a version later than 2.2.1 where the issue is fixed. The fix involves proper escaping of the 'bialty_cs_alt' input field using esc_attr() to prevent stored Cross-Site Scripting. Also, ensure that only trusted users have contributor level access or higher to reduce risk. [2]