CVE-2025-68898
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cjjparadoxmax | synergy_project_manager | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.5 (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-2025-68898 is a medium severity Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Synergy Project Manager Plugin versions up to and including 1.5. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the site, potentially compromising user interactions. Exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with malicious content, like clicking a crafted link or submitting a form. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution on your website, which may result in redirecting users to malicious sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, stealing user credentials, or performing other malicious actions. It compromises the security and integrity of your website and can harm your users. Since it requires privileged user interaction, it can also lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized actions within the application. [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 or unusual HTML payloads in the Synergy Project Manager plugin. Since no official fix is available, using Patchstack's mitigation rules can help detect and block attack attempts. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks until an official patch is released. Users should avoid interaction with untrusted content and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Synergy Project Manager plugin. No official patch is currently available. [1]