CVE-2025-4608
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Publication date: 2025-07-24
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| codemacher | structured_content | 1.6.4 |
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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?
CVE-2025-4608 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Structured Content plugin for WordPress, specifically via the plugin's sc_fs_local_business shortcode. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied attributes. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. It compromises the integrity and security of your website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediately deactivate and remove the Structured Content plugin (version 1.6.4 and earlier) from your WordPress installation, as it has been temporarily closed and removed from download pending a full security review. Avoid using the plugin until a secure update is released. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk of exploitation. [1]