CVE-2025-6681
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-29
Last updated on: 2025-07-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| md_delower_hossain | fan_page | * |
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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 Fan Page plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the 'width' parameter in versions up to and including 1.0.1. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages, which then execute whenever any user views those pages.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or spreading malware to users who visit the infected pages.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the Fan Page plugin has been temporarily closed and is unavailable for download as of July 25, 2025, the immediate mitigation step is to uninstall or deactivate the Fan Page plugin if it is currently installed on your WordPress site. Avoid using or reinstalling the plugin until a secure update or patch is released. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk. [1]