CVE-2025-8721
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 |
|---|---|---|
| workable | workable_api | 1.0.4 |
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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?
The vulnerability in the Workable Api WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.4) is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes in its workable_jobs shortcode. 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 interactions or data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject arbitrary scripts into web 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 other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user without their consent. It compromises the integrity and security of the website and its users.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying the presence of the vulnerable Workable Api WordPress plugin (version 1.0.4 or earlier) and checking for usage of the workable_jobs shortcode in WordPress content. Since the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode attributes, scanning for pages or posts containing the shortcode [workable_jobs] with suspicious or unexpected attribute values could help. Additionally, reviewing user inputs or database entries related to this shortcode for injected scripts is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical approaches include using WP-CLI to search posts for the shortcode, e.g., `wp post list --post_type=page,post --field=ID | xargs -I % wp post get % --field=post_content | grep '\[workable_jobs'` to find usage, and manual or automated scanning of shortcode attributes for script tags or suspicious payloads. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or removing the vulnerable Workable Api plugin (version 1.0.4 or earlier) from the WordPress installation to prevent exploitation. Since the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from the WordPress Plugin Directory pending review, uninstalling it is advised. Additionally, review and sanitize any content using the workable_jobs shortcode to remove any injected scripts. Restrict contributor-level user permissions if possible to limit the ability to inject malicious shortcode attributes until a patched version is available. [1]