CVE-2025-7957
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-23
Last updated on: 2025-08-25
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | shortcodehub | 1.7.1 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the ShortcodeHub WordPress plugin (up to version 1.7.1). It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the 'author_link_target' parameter. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts that run in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, or performing actions on behalf of 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, immediately disable or uninstall the ShortcodeHub plugin if it is installed, especially versions up to and including 1.7.1. Since the plugin has been closed and is unavailable for download pending review, avoid using it until a patched version is released. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to stored cross-site scripting attempts. [1]