CVE-2025-6385
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-24
Last updated on: 2025-07-25
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| takashi_fujisaki | wp_applink | 0.4.1 |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the WP Applink WordPress plugin (up to version 0.4.1) is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue via the 'title' parameter. Due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the injected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute when other users view those pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of the website, potentially compromising site integrity and user security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the WP Applink plugin version 0.4.1 or earlier, as it has been temporarily removed from the WordPress plugin repository pending a security review. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and higher user access until a patched version is available. Monitor for plugin updates and apply them once released. [1]