CVE-2025-8391
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wordpress | * |
| awssoft | magic_edge_lite | 1.1.6 |
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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?
CVE-2025-8391 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Magic Edge – Lite WordPress plugin. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the 'height' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the affected page, potentially compromising user security.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts into pages, which will execute in the browsers of users who visit those pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware, thereby compromising the security and integrity of your WordPress site and its users.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of CVE-2025-8391 involves identifying if the vulnerable Magic Edge – Lite WordPress plugin version 1.1.6 or earlier is installed and active. Since the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'height' parameter, detection can include scanning WordPress plugin directories for the plugin version and monitoring HTTP requests or form submissions that include the 'height' parameter with suspicious script content. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical approaches include using WP-CLI to list installed plugins and their versions (e.g., `wp plugin list`), and using web application scanners or custom scripts to detect XSS payloads in the 'height' parameter in POST or GET requests. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or removing the Magic Edge – Lite plugin from your WordPress installation, especially since the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from download availability pending a security review. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and above user permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access at that level. Monitoring and sanitizing inputs related to the 'height' parameter in the plugin's usage can also help. Applying any available patches or updates once released is recommended. [1]