CVE-2025-69098
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wpwave | hide_my_wp | to 6.2.12 (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-2025-69098 is a medium priority Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Hide My WP plugin up to version 6.2.12. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, that execute when site visitors access the compromised website. This vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and can be triggered without authentication, but exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with malicious content like clicking a link or submitting a form. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to attackers executing malicious scripts on your website, potentially redirecting users to harmful sites, displaying unwanted advertisements, or stealing sensitive information. Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, which could compromise the security and integrity of your website and its users. Without mitigation, this could result in loss of user trust, data breaches, or further attacks on your system. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for attempts to inject malicious scripts via URLs or form inputs targeting the Hide My WP plugin up to version 6.2.12. Since this is a reflected XSS vulnerability, you can look for suspicious HTTP requests containing script tags or typical XSS payloads in query parameters or POST data. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but using web application firewall (WAF) logs or tools like curl or Burp Suite to test for reflected script injection in URLs or forms related to the plugin can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack immediately to block attacks until an official patch is released. Users should implement this mitigation to protect their sites from exploitation. Since no official fix is available as of the publication date, relying on the mitigation rule is the recommended immediate action. [1]