CVE-2025-6689
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-27
Last updated on: 2025-07-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fl3r | fl3r_accessibility_suite | to 1.4 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the FL3R Accessibility Suite WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.4. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes in its fl3raccessibilitysuite shortcode. As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into website pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user session data, defacing the website, or performing actions on behalf of other users without their consent. It compromises the integrity and security of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the FL3R Accessibility Suite plugin if it is installed, especially since the plugin has been temporarily closed and is unavailable for download pending a full review. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation until a patched version is available. [1]