CVE-2025-11706: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in arubadev Aruba HiSpeed Cache
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the dbstatus parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the dbstatus parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially enabling theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible via the browser. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links involving the dbstatus parameter in Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin pages. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2025-11706: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in arubadev Aruba HiSpeed Cache
Description
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the dbstatus parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the dbstatus parameter due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with a crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially enabling theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible via the browser. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links involving the dbstatus parameter in Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin pages. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-13T19:42:07.386Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69968d636aea4a407a3900b0
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 4:11:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:55:33 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 8:13:28 AM
Views: 77
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