CVE-2025-4588
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Publication date: 2025-08-02
Last updated on: 2025-08-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | 360_photo_spheres | 1.3 |
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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?
The vulnerability in the 360 Photo Spheres WordPress plugin (up to version 1.3) is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes in its 'sphere' shortcode. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, performing actions on behalf of other users, or spreading malware. Since the scripts execute when any user accesses the infected page, it can compromise the security and integrity of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately disable or uninstall the 360 Photo Spheres plugin if it is installed, especially versions up to and including 1.3. Since the plugin has been closed and is no longer available for download as of July 30, 2025, pending a full review, avoid using it until a patched version is released. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation. [1]