CVE-2025-13853
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-09
Last updated on: 2026-01-09
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nearby_now | reviews | to 5.2 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Nearby Now Reviews plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'data_tech' parameter of the nn-tech shortcode. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 5.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever a user accesses the injected page, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, or defacement of the website. It compromises the integrity and security of the affected WordPress site.