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CVE-2025-12109: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mahethekiller Header Footer Script Adder – Insert Code in Header, Body & Footer

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-12109cvecve-2025-12109cwe-79
Published: Sat Dec 13 2025 (12/13/2025, 04:31:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: mahethekiller
Product: Header Footer Script Adder – Insert Code in Header, Body & Footer

Description

The Header Footer Script Adder – Insert Code in Header, Body & Footer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the script adder present in posts in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 09:15:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Header Footer Script Adder WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.0.5) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can inject arbitrary scripts into posts via the plugin's script adder feature. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required. No patch or official fix information is currently provided, and no exploits are known in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user credentials or session tokens. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authentication and is of medium severity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Consider removing or disabling the Header Footer Script Adder plugin if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-10-23T13:46:20.322Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 693cef62d977419e584a4fe2

Added to database: 12/13/2025, 4:45:22 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:15:34 AM

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 9:53:39 AM

Views: 74

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