CVE-2025-68854
DOM-Based XSS in ID Arrays ≤ 2.1.2 Enables Code Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | id_arrays | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 2.1.2 (inc) |
| harman79 | id_arrays | to 2.1.2 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-68854 is a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress ID Arrays Plugin versions up to and including 2.1.2.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—that execute when visitors access the compromised site.
Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user performing actions like clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability can lead to execution of malicious scripts on your website, which may result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This can compromise the security and integrity of your website, potentially harming your users and damaging your site's reputation."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Successful exploitation depends on privileged user interaction, meaning attackers may trick authorized users into triggering the malicious scripts.'}] [1]
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?
There is no official patch currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks targeting this flaw until an official patch is released and tested.
Users are advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation immediately to protect their websites and await an official plugin update to fully resolve the issue.