CVE-2025-53240
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adamlabs | photo_gallery_portfolio | 1.1.0 |
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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?
CVE-2025-53240 is a medium priority Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin (versions up to 1.1.0). It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the compromised site, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure on your website. Malicious scripts injected by attackers can execute in the context of your site, potentially redirecting users, displaying unwanted advertisements, or stealing sensitive information. This can harm your website's integrity, user trust, and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for attempts to inject malicious scripts via the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin up to version 1.1.0. Since it is a reflected XSS vulnerability, you can look for suspicious URL parameters or POST data containing script tags or HTML payloads targeting the photo-gallery-portfolio plugin endpoints. Specific commands are not provided, but using web application scanners or tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite to test for reflected XSS on the plugin's input fields is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Since no official fix is currently available, users should implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites. Additionally, restricting privileged user interactions with untrusted inputs and monitoring for suspicious activity can help reduce risk. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.