CVE-2025-12066
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-21
Last updated on: 2025-11-21
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | wp_delete_post_copies | * |
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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 WP Delete Post Copies plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input in the admin settings, allowing authenticated users with administrator-level permissions or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts then execute whenever a user accesses the affected page. The vulnerability affects multi-site installations and installations where the unfiltered_html setting is disabled.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with administrator-level permissions can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious activities within the WordPress site, potentially compromising site integrity and user security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the WP Delete Post Copies plugin to a version later than 6.0.2 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the WordPress admin area, especially in multi-site installations or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Consider reviewing and restricting administrator permissions and enabling security plugins that can help detect and block XSS attacks.