CVE-2025-8690
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| addix | simple_responsive_slider | 2.0 |
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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?
CVE-2025-8690 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Simple Responsive Slider WordPress plugin (up to version 2.0). It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the vulnerability in the Simple Responsive Slider plugin for WordPress (CVE-2025-8690), you should immediately disable or remove the plugin from your WordPress installation since it has been temporarily closed and removed from download availability pending a full security review. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level access and above until a patched version is available to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the plugin developers or WordPress security advisories before re-enabling the plugin. [1]