CVE-2025-8686
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-11
Last updated on: 2025-09-11
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wen_solutions | wp_easy_faqs | 1.0.5 |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WP Easy FAQs WordPress plugin. It occurs because the plugin's WP_EASY_FAQ shortcode does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied attributes. Authenticated users with author-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages via the shortcode. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the affected page, potentially compromising site security. [3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with author-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages using the WP Easy FAQs shortcode. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user session data, defacing the website, or performing actions on behalf of other users without their consent. Since the scripts execute whenever a user accesses the injected page, it can affect all visitors and users of the site, potentially leading to data breaches or loss of trust.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by identifying if the WP Easy FAQs plugin version 1.0.5 or earlier is installed and active on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability involves stored Cross-Site Scripting via the WP_EASY_FAQ shortcode, you can look for usage of this shortcode in posts or pages. Additionally, checking for the presence of the shortcode with suspicious or unexpected attributes could indicate exploitation attempts. There are no specific network commands provided, but on the WordPress server, you can search for the shortcode usage with commands like: `grep -r '\[WP_EASY_FAQ' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/` to find injected content in uploads or database exports. Also, reviewing the plugin version can be done via the WordPress admin or by checking the plugin files. No direct commands for detection are provided in the resources. [3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the WP Easy FAQs plugin if it is version 1.0.5 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. Since the plugin was closed as of September 10, 2025, pending review, avoid using it until a patched version is released. Limit author-level access and above to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated users with author-level permissions to exploit. Additionally, review and sanitize any existing FAQ shortcode content for injected scripts. Applying strict input sanitization and output escaping in custom code or waiting for an official plugin update are recommended. No official patch or update is mentioned yet. [2, 3]