CVE-2025-14030 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability classified under CWE-79, found in the AI Feeds plugin for WordPress developed by soportecibeles. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically through the 'aife_post_meta' shortcode. All versions up to and including 1.0.22 are affected. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code into posts or pages. Because the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input and escape output, the malicious scripts are stored persistently and executed in the context of any user who views the infected content. This can lead to session hijacking, privilege escalation, defacement, or distribution of malware. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges (PR:L), no user interaction, and a scope change due to impact on other components. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The flaw is particularly concerning for multi-user WordPress environments where contributors can publish content, as it expands the attack surface beyond administrators. The lack of output escaping and input validation are the root causes, highlighting the need for secure coding practices in plugin development.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to websites using the AI Feeds WordPress plugin, especially those with multiple contributors or editors. Successful exploitation can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information through malicious script execution. This can compromise user accounts, including administrative ones, and enable further attacks such as privilege escalation or data exfiltration. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that all visitors to the infected pages are at risk, potentially damaging the organization's reputation and trustworthiness. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe for corporate, governmental, and media websites, the impact could be significant if exploited at scale. Additionally, GDPR considerations mean that data breaches resulting from such attacks could lead to regulatory penalties. The medium severity score reflects that while the attack requires authenticated access, the low complexity and network vector make it a realistic threat in environments with multiple content contributors.

1. Immediately restrict Contributor-level user privileges to only trusted individuals until a patch is available. 2. Monitor and audit content submitted via the 'aife_post_meta' shortcode for suspicious scripts or HTML. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common XSS payloads targeting this plugin. 4. Encourage or enforce the use of Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution sources. 5. Once available, promptly apply official patches or updates from soportecibeles addressing this vulnerability. 6. Employ additional input validation and output encoding in custom code or overrides interacting with the plugin. 7. Educate content contributors about safe content submission practices to reduce injection risks. 8. Regularly scan WordPress installations with security tools to detect stored XSS and other vulnerabilities. 9. Consider isolating or sandboxing user-generated content areas to limit script impact. 10. Backup affected sites frequently to enable quick restoration if compromise occurs.