CVE-2025-5565
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2025-06-06
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?
This vulnerability in the Hide It WordPress plugin allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages via the 'hideit' shortcode. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, enabling stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). When other users access the affected pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially compromising site security. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the affected website. This can result in theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed by attackers. Since the attack requires contributor-level access, it could be exploited by insiders or compromised accounts to escalate damage. The overall impact includes loss of data integrity and user trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves identifying the presence of the vulnerable Hide It plugin version 1.0.1 or earlier on your WordPress installation and checking for usage of the [hideit] shortcode with potentially malicious input. You can detect the plugin by listing installed plugins and their versions. For example, use WP-CLI commands: `wp plugin list` to see installed plugins and versions. To find posts or pages using the shortcode, run a database query such as: `SELECT ID, post_title FROM wp_posts WHERE post_content LIKE '%[hideit%';` to locate content using the shortcode. Additionally, inspect shortcode attributes for suspicious scripts or unusual input. Network detection of exploit attempts is difficult as the vulnerability requires authenticated contributor-level access. Monitoring logs for POST requests to edit posts containing the shortcode may help. No specific commands for automated detection of the XSS payload are provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Updating the Hide It plugin to a version later than 1.0.1 once a patched version is released. 2) Restricting contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated contributor-level access. 3) Temporarily disabling or deactivating the Hide It plugin if an update is not yet available. 4) Reviewing and sanitizing any existing content using the [hideit] shortcode to remove potentially malicious scripts. 5) Monitoring user activity for suspicious behavior related to shortcode usage. These steps reduce the risk of exploitation until a patch is applied. [1]