PT-2025-5126 · WordPress · Wordpress Data Guard

Soprobro · Published 2025-01-16 · Updated 2025-01-16 · CVE-2025-23828

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WordPress Data Guard versions prior to 8

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised pages. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For WordPress Data Guard versions prior to 8, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the website to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using user-inputted data in sensitive API endpoints until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-23828

Affected Products

Wordpress Data Guard

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23828 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1880020044249186726 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wordpress-data-guards/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-data-guard-website-security-plugin-8-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wordpress-data-guards/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-data-guard-website-security-plugin-8-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note