CVE-2025-11869
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-11
Last updated on: 2025-11-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | precise_columns | * |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Precise Columns plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the 'wrap_id' shortcode attribute, allowing 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, or performing actions on behalf of users without their consent, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Precise Columns plugin to a version later than 1.0 where the issue is fixed. If an update is not available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only, and consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Additionally, review and sanitize any user input related to the wrap_id shortcode attribute to prevent script injection.