CVE-2025-8314
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| emarket_design | software_issue_manager | 5.0.1 |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Software Issue Manager WordPress plugin is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue affecting all versions up to and including 5.0.1. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape the 'noaccess_msg' parameter. 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 affected page, potentially compromising user data or site integrity.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary malicious scripts into the plugin's pages. When other users access these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, which can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. This compromises the security and trustworthiness of the affected WordPress site.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the Software Issue Manager WordPress plugin is installed and its version is up to and including 5.0.1. Since the vulnerability involves the 'noaccess_msg' parameter being vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), detection can include inspecting HTTP requests or stored pages for injected scripts in this parameter. Specific commands to detect the plugin version on a WordPress system include using WP-CLI: `wp plugin list | grep software-issue-manager` to check the installed version. Additionally, scanning HTTP traffic or stored content for suspicious script tags related to the 'noaccess_msg' parameter may help identify exploitation attempts. However, no explicit detection commands are provided in the resources. [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Software Issue Manager plugin to version 5.0.1 or later, as this version includes security fixes addressing the XSS vulnerability. Ensuring that only trusted users have Contributor-level access or higher can reduce risk. Additionally, applying proper input sanitization and output escaping as implemented in the updated plugin code helps prevent exploitation. If updating immediately is not possible, restricting access to the affected plugin features and monitoring for suspicious activity is advised. [2, 3]