CVE-2025-58002

Vulnerability

Overview

CVE-2025-58002 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GD bbPress Tools plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 3.5.3. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, which allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the DOM of a victim's browser [1].

Exploitation

Details

Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link or visiting a specially prepared page. The vulnerability can be triggered by a privileged user (e.g., an administrator) who performs an action on a page containing the injected payload. No authentication is needed for the initial injection, but the payload executes in the context of the victim's session [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation enables an attacker to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript, which can be used to redirect visitors, display advertisements, or steal session cookies. This type of XSS is commonly used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of WordPress sites [1].

Mitigation

The vendor has released version 4.0 which resolves the vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to update immediately. If updating is not possible, applying a web application firewall rule or disabling the plugin temporarily may reduce risk. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins [1].