CVE-2025-68008
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mndpsingh287 | wp_mail | to 1.3 (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?
CVE-2025-68008 is a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress WP Mail Plugin (versions up to and including 1.3). It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially leading to harmful effects. Exploitation requires user interaction, like clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized actions such as redirecting users to malicious sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, or stealing sensitive information. It compromises the security and integrity of your website and can harm your users. Since exploitation requires user interaction, it can be triggered by users clicking malicious links or visiting crafted pages. [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 WP Mail plugin, such as unusual URL parameters or POST data containing script tags. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. Users should monitor web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the WP Mail plugin endpoints and consider using web application firewalls with rules designed to detect reflected XSS attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks until an official patch is released. Since no official fix is currently available, users should implement this mitigation to protect their sites from exploitation. Additionally, restricting user input 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 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Mail plugin affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.