CVE-2025-12581: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in kaizencoders Attachments Handler
The Attachments Handler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7 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 Attachments Handler WordPress plugin by kaizencoders suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw exists in all versions up to 1.1.7 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via crafted URLs. When a victim clicks such a URL, the injected script executes in their browser context. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope change, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable site for users who click malicious links. This can result in theft of user session data, defacement, or other client-side attacks. There is no impact on availability. 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 available, users should exercise caution with links and consider disabling or replacing the Attachments Handler plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-12581: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in kaizencoders Attachments Handler
Description
The Attachments Handler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7 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 Attachments Handler WordPress plugin by kaizencoders suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw exists in all versions up to 1.1.7 and allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via crafted URLs. When a victim clicks such a URL, the injected script executes in their browser context. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope change, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable site for users who click malicious links. This can result in theft of user session data, defacement, or other client-side attacks. There is no impact on availability. 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 available, users should exercise caution with links and consider disabling or replacing the Attachments Handler plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-31T21:26:03.059Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694619d1c376abdb7ecb869c
Added to database: 12/20/2025, 3:36:49 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:21:58 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 5:04:28 AM
Views: 97
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