CVE-2025-0809: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in kpgraham Link Fixer
The Link Fixer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via broken links in all versions up to, and including, 3.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-0809 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the kpgraham Link Fixer WordPress plugin. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in handling broken links. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting affected pages, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is documented, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the Link Fixer plugin if feasible to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-0809: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in kpgraham Link Fixer
Description
The Link Fixer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via broken links in all versions up to, and including, 3.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-0809 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the kpgraham Link Fixer WordPress plugin. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in handling broken links. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting affected pages, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is documented, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the Link Fixer plugin if feasible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-28T15:13:51.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b6bb7ef31ef0b55540e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:42:12 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:08:04 PM
Views: 18
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