CVE-2025-14792
Stored XSS in Key Figures WordPress Plugin Affects Multi-Site
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-01-07
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| key_figures | plugin | to 1.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-80 | The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Key Figures plugin for WordPress, specifically in the kf_field_figure_default_color_render function. It occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated users with administrator-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. It affects multi-site installations and those with unfiltered_html disabled.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with administrator access can inject arbitrary scripts into pages, which will execute in the browsers of users who visit those pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected site. The impact is limited to multi-site WordPress installations or those with unfiltered_html disabled.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that only trusted administrators have access to the WordPress multi-site installation, especially since the vulnerability requires administrator-level access. Additionally, consider disabling or restricting the use of the Key Figures plugin until a patched version beyond 1.1 is available. Also, review and adjust the 'unfiltered_html' setting to limit the ability to inject scripts. Applying the latest updates or patches from the plugin developer once available is recommended.