CVE-2025-13892
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-09
Last updated on: 2026-01-09
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mg_advancedoptions | plugin | to 1.2 (inc) |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the MG AdvancedOptions plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and 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 visit affected pages. This can lead to theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user. Since the attack requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used in phishing or social engineering attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the MG AdvancedOptions plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.2 where the issue is fixed. Additionally, consider disabling the plugin if an update is not immediately available and ensure that users are cautious about clicking on suspicious links that could exploit the reflected XSS vulnerability.