CVE-2025-14030 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the AI Feeds plugin for WordPress, developed by soportecibeles. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.0.22. The root cause is insufficient sanitization of user input and inadequate escaping of output in the 'aife_post_meta' shortcode, which is used to embed metadata in posts. Authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code into posts or pages. Because the injected scripts are stored persistently, they execute every time any user accesses the affected page, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing cookies, or performing actions on behalf of users without their consent. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and impacting confidentiality and integrity with a scope change. No public exploits are currently known, but the presence of authenticated access requirements means that attackers must first compromise or have legitimate contributor accounts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and output encoding in WordPress plugins, especially those that allow user-generated content to be embedded dynamically. Since no patch links are currently available, users should monitor vendor advisories closely. The vulnerability was reserved and published in December 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

The impact of CVE-2025-14030 is primarily on the confidentiality and integrity of websites using the AI Feeds plugin. Successful exploitation allows attackers with Contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, including administrators and visitors. This can lead to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information such as cookies or credentials, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, and potential defacement or redirection attacks. Although availability is not directly affected, the trustworthiness and security posture of affected websites can be severely undermined. Organizations relying on this plugin for content aggregation or AI-driven feeds risk reputational damage and data breaches. The requirement for authenticated access limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with many contributors or weak access controls. Given WordPress's widespread use globally, the vulnerability could affect a large number of sites, particularly those that allow multiple contributors to publish content. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future attacks once exploit code becomes available.

To mitigate CVE-2025-14030, organizations should first monitor for and apply official patches or updates from soportecibeles as soon as they are released. In the absence of patches, administrators should restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider temporarily disabling the AI Feeds plugin if feasible. Implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious script injections targeting the 'aife_post_meta' shortcode can provide interim protection. Additionally, site owners should audit existing content for injected scripts and remove any malicious code. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help limit the impact of injected scripts by restricting script sources. Developers maintaining the plugin should ensure robust input validation and output encoding, particularly for shortcodes that process user input. Regular security training for content contributors to recognize phishing and social engineering attempts can reduce the risk of account compromise. Finally, monitoring logs for unusual contributor activity and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for contributor accounts will further reduce exploitation likelihood.