CVE-2025-14076
Reflected XSS in iXML WordPress Plugin via iXML_email Parameter
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| xml | google_xml_sitemap_generator | to 0.6 (inc) |
| ixml_xml_sitemap_generator | to 0.6 (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?
The iXML – Google XML sitemap generator plugin for WordPress has a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'iXML_email' parameter in all versions up to and including 0.6.
This vulnerability exists because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into clicking a specially crafted link, causing the injected script to execute in the user's browser.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser when they interact with a crafted link.
Potential impacts include theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement of the website, or redirection to malicious sites.
Since the vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used in phishing attacks to compromise users.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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