CVE-2025-13961
Stored XSS in WordPress Data Visualizer Plugin via Shortcode
Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | data_visualizer | * |
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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 Data Visualizer plugin for WordPress, specifically in the 'visualize' shortcode. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow 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 theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the victim user, 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 Data Visualizer plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.1 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access. Monitor and sanitize user inputs related to the 'visualize' shortcode to prevent injection of malicious scripts.