CVE-2025-13626
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 |
|---|---|---|
| dennis_ploetner | mylco | 0.8.1 |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the myLCO plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.8.1. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the input from the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which can execute if a user is tricked into clicking a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website. This can lead to theft of user session data, defacement of the website, or redirection to malicious sites. Since the attack requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used for phishing or other social engineering attacks, potentially compromising user data and trust.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the myLCO plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting and has been temporarily closed and is no longer available for download pending a full review, the immediate mitigation step is to deactivate and remove the myLCO plugin from your WordPress installation to prevent exploitation. Additionally, avoid using or installing this plugin until a secure update is released. [2]