CVE-2025-14137
Reflected XSS in Simple AL Slider 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 | simple_al_slider | 1.2.10 |
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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 mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the Simple AL Slider plugin version 1.2.10 or earlier, as the plugin has been temporarily closed pending a full security review. Avoid using the plugin until a patched version is released. Additionally, ensure that users are cautious about clicking on suspicious links that could exploit the reflected XSS vulnerability. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Simple AL Slider plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape input from the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable. 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 credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. It requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link, to be exploited.