CVE-2025-8062
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wen_solutions | ws_theme_addons | * |
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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 WS Theme Addons WordPress plugin, specifically in the ws_weather shortcode. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, defacing content, or performing actions on behalf of users without their consent.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the WS Theme Addons plugin has been closed and is unavailable for download as of August 21, 2025, the immediate mitigation step is to uninstall or deactivate the WS Theme Addons plugin if it is currently installed on your WordPress site. Avoid using versions up to and including 2.0.0, as they are vulnerable. Monitor for any updates or patches from the developers or WordPress security advisories before considering reinstallation. [1]