CVE-2025-11806
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-31
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| movement_ventures | qzzr_shortcode_plugin | 1.0.1 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Qzzr Shortcode Plugin for WordPress up to version 1.0.1 is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the 'qzzr' shortcode. This happens because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input on the 'quiz' attribute, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute whenever any user views the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into pages, which will execute in the browsers of users who visit those pages. This can lead to theft of user data, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected website.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing or disabling the Qzzr Shortcode Plugin for WordPress, especially since it has been permanently closed and removed from download availability as of October 24, 2025. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to prevent exploitation via the 'qzzr' shortcode. Monitoring and sanitizing inputs related to the 'quiz' attribute in shortcodes can also help reduce risk. [1]