CVE-2025-4775
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-17
Last updated on: 2025-06-17
Assigner: Wordfence
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the data-button-label HTML attribute. This happens because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). When other users visit a page containing the injected script, the malicious code executes in their browsers.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the website. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware to visitors. It compromises the security and integrity of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin to a version later than 7.4.0.1 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access. Consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious scripts targeting the data-button-label attribute.