CVE-2025-11185
Stored XSS in Complianz GDPR Plugin via cmplz-accept-link Shortcode
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| complianz | gdpr_cookie_consent_plugin | to 7.4.3 (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?
The vulnerability exists in the Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress, specifically in all versions up to and including 7.4.3. It is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the plugin's cmplz-accept-link shortcode.
This flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the injected page, potentially compromising the security of the website and its users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into your website's pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages.
- Compromise of user data through theft of cookies or session tokens.
- Execution of unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
- Potential defacement or manipulation of website content.
- Loss of user trust and damage to the website's reputation.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability exists in all versions of the Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress up to and including version 7.4.3. To mitigate this vulnerability, you should immediately update the plugin to a version later than 7.4.3 where the issue is fixed.
Additionally, restrict contributor-level and higher user access to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to exploit.