CVE-2025-49894
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wp_emmet | 0.3.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
| 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?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WP Emmet plugin for WordPress. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in users' browsers.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, hijacking user sessions, defacing the website, or delivering malware to visitors.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can negatively impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA because it may lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of personal or sensitive data through exploitation of the XSS flaw, thereby violating data protection and privacy requirements.