CVE-2025-11263
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-06
Last updated on: 2025-12-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| link_whisper | link_whisper | * |
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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 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 0.8.8. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the 'type' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user is tricked into clicking a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious actions if a user interacts with a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the 'type' parameter in the Link Whisper Free plugin (versions up to 0.8.8). You can attempt to inject a script payload into the 'type' parameter in HTTP requests to the WordPress site and observe if the script is reflected and executed. For example, using curl to send a request with a script payload: curl -G 'http://yourwordpresssite.com/?type=<script>alert(1)</script>' and checking if the alert executes or the script appears in the response. Additionally, web vulnerability scanners that test for reflected XSS can be used against the site. There are no specific commands provided in the resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Link Whisper Free plugin to version 0.8.9 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed. The update enhances input sanitization and output escaping to prevent reflected XSS attacks. If updating is not immediately possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or restricting access to the affected functionality. Monitoring and applying security patches promptly is recommended. [1]