CVE-2025-58992 in Product Catalog Simple Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/22/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in impleCode Product Catalog Simple allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Product Catalog Simple: from n/a through 1.8.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-58992 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the impleCode Product Catalog Simple plugin, specifically targeting versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 1.8.2. This weakness falls under the well-documented category of improper input neutralization during web page generation, creating a persistent security risk that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability manifests as a stored XSS attack vector, meaning that malicious payloads are permanently stored on the server and subsequently executed whenever affected pages are accessed by unsuspecting users.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate sanitization and validation of user-supplied input within the product catalog functionality. When administrators or users input data into product descriptions, titles, or other editable fields, the plugin fails to properly escape or encode special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code. This omission allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that are stored in the database and subsequently rendered in web pages without proper security measures. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates as a stored attack rather than a reflected one, meaning the malicious code persists and executes automatically for every user who views the affected content.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for websites utilizing the impleCode Product Catalog Simple plugin, as it can be exploited to steal user sessions, deface websites, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling full compromise of user accounts and undermining the integrity of the entire website. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or the establishment of backdoors. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that the attack remains active until the malicious input is removed from the database, creating a persistent threat vector.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest available version of the impleCode Product Catalog Simple plugin where the vulnerability has been addressed, applying input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting thorough security audits of all user-input fields. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and corresponds to tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1566 for initial access through malicious content and T1059 for command and control through script execution. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls, content security policies, and regular security scanning to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The remediation process requires not only patching the specific vulnerability but also establishing robust input sanitization practices across all web applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components of the system infrastructure.