CVE-2025-13456
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-02
Last updated on: 2026-01-02
Assigner: WPScan
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| shopbuilder | shopbuilder | to 3.2.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the ShopBuilder WordPress plugin versions before 3.2.2. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back on the page. This allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of users with high privileges, such as administrators, by tricking them into visiting a crafted URL. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browser of high-privilege users like administrators. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, unauthorized actions performed with admin privileges, or theft of sensitive information, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to access a crafted URL that includes a malicious parameter designed to trigger reflected XSS. For example, visiting a URL similar to `https://example.com/product-category/uncategorized/?orderby=a'onclick='alert(1)'a` in a browser where an administrator is logged in can reveal if the reflected XSS is present. There are no specific command-line commands provided, but testing the URL in a controlled environment or using web vulnerability scanners that detect reflected XSS vulnerabilities can help identify the issue. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the ShopBuilder WordPress plugin to version 3.2.2 or later, where the issue has been fixed by properly sanitizing and escaping the vulnerable parameter. Additionally, avoid visiting or clicking on suspicious URLs that may exploit this reflected XSS vulnerability, especially when logged in as an administrator. [1]