CVE-2025-7648
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-18
Last updated on: 2025-07-22
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| ruven | ruven_themes_shortcodes | * |
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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 Ruven Themes: Shortcodes WordPress plugin. It occurs in the 'ruven_button' shortcode due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages, which will execute whenever any user views the injected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into 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, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should immediately disable or uninstall the Ruven Themes: Shortcodes plugin, as it has been closed and is temporarily unavailable for download pending a full review. Avoid using the 'ruven_button' shortcode until a patched version is released. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation. [1]