CVE-2025-14129
Reflected XSS in Like DisLike Voting WordPress Plugin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | like_dislike_voting_plugin | 1.0.1 |
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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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include uninstalling or disabling the Like DisLike Voting plugin, as it has been removed from download availability pending a full security review. Avoid using the plugin until a secure version is released. Additionally, ensure users are cautious about clicking on suspicious links that could exploit the reflected XSS vulnerability. [2]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Like DisLike Voting plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.0.1. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. These scripts can execute in the context of a user's browser if the 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 browsers of users who click on malicious links. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. Since the attack requires user interaction, it can be used to compromise user trust and potentially lead to further exploitation of the affected website or its users.