CVE-2025-13908
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| alobaidi | the_tooltip | to 1.0.2 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-13908 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin 'The Tooltip' (versions up to and including 1.0.2). It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied attributes in its 'the_tooltip' shortcode. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page, potentially compromising site security.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary malicious scripts into website pages. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware. This undermines the security and trustworthiness of the affected website.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying the presence of the vulnerable 'The Tooltip' WordPress plugin version 1.0.2 or earlier on your system. You can check the installed plugin version via WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. Additionally, scanning for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) payloads in pages using the 'the_tooltip' shortcode may help. There are no specific commands provided in the resources for detection.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the 'The Tooltip' WordPress plugin to a version later than 1.0.2 where the vulnerability is fixed. Restrict contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to exploit. Additionally, review and sanitize any user-supplied shortcode attributes if custom modifications are made. [2]