CVE-2025-14049
Reflected XSS in VikRentItems Plugin via 'delto' Parameter
Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-12
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vikrentitems | flexible_rental_management_system | * |
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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 VikRentItems Flexible Rental Management System plugin for WordPress. It occurs via the 'delto' parameter in versions up to and including 1.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. An unauthenticated attacker can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user is tricked into performing an action like clicking a malicious link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers 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 users are tricked into clicking crafted links. This can compromise user trust and the security of the website.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of the vulnerable VikRentItems plugin version 1.2.0 or earlier installed on your WordPress site. Since the vulnerability involves reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'delto' parameter, you can test by sending HTTP requests with crafted payloads in the 'delto' parameter and observing if the script is reflected in the response without proper sanitization. For example, you can use curl to send a request with a test XSS payload: curl -G --data-urlencode "delto=<script>alert('xss')</script>" "http://yourwordpresssite.com/path_to_plugin_page" and check if the script appears unescaped in the response. Additionally, monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests containing script tags in the 'delto' parameter can help detect exploitation attempts. However, no specific detection commands or tools are provided in the resources. [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the VikRentItems plugin from version 1.2.0 or earlier to version 1.2.1 or later, as the update addresses multiple issues including security fixes related to this vulnerability. Applying this update will improve input sanitization and output escaping to prevent reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Additionally, as a temporary measure, you can implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block or sanitize requests containing suspicious scripts in the 'delto' parameter. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability until the plugin is updated. [4]