CVE-2025-13625: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in switch2mac WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin
The WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.2 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
CVE-2025-13625 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.9.2. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter, which is used during web page generation without adequate sanitization or escaping. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if the victim clicks a crafted link. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting a medium impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin if feasible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter may help mitigate exploitation attempts.
CVE-2025-13625: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in switch2mac WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin
Description
The WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.2 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13625 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 0.9.2. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter, which is used during web page generation without adequate sanitization or escaping. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if the victim clicks a crafted link. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, reflecting a medium impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP-SOS-Donate Donation Sidebar Plugin if feasible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter may help mitigate exploitation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-24T21:15:13.302Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69327173f88dbe026c7799d4
Added to database: 12/05/2025, 05:45:23 UTC
Last enriched: 04/09/2026, 16:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 242
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