CVE-2025-14138
Reflected XSS in WPLG Default Mail From Plugin
Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-12
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpres | default_mail_from_plugin | 1.0.0 |
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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?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the WPLG Default Mail From plugin to a version later than 1.0.0 where the issue is fixed. If an update is not yet available, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Additionally, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious requests exploiting the reflected XSS via the PHP_SELF variable.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WPLG Default Mail From plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.0. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts. These scripts 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, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. Since it requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used to trick users into performing unintended actions, compromising their security and privacy.