CVE-2025-69056
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 |
|---|---|---|
| e-plugins | hotel_listing | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.4.0 (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-2025-69056 is a medium priority Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Hotel Listing Plugin (versions up to 1.4.0). 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 compromised site. Exploitation requires user interaction, like clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to malicious scripts running on your website, potentially redirecting visitors to harmful sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, or stealing sensitive information. It compromises the integrity and trustworthiness of your website and can negatively affect user experience 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 unusual or suspicious HTTP requests that include malicious script payloads targeting the Hotel Listing plugin. Since it is a reflected XSS, you can look for HTTP requests with suspicious query parameters or form inputs that contain script tags or encoded JavaScript. Using web application firewall (WAF) logs or intrusion detection systems (IDS) with rules targeting XSS patterns can help. Specific commands depend on your environment, but for example, using grep on web server logs to find suspicious payloads: grep -iE '<script|%3Cscript' /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite can be used to scan the website for reflected XSS vulnerabilities. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks until an official patch is released. Since no official fix is available as of the publication date, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter out malicious script injections targeting the Hotel Listing plugin is recommended. Additionally, restricting user input and sanitizing inputs on the server side, and educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitoring and applying any updates from the plugin developer or Patchstack is also advised. [1]