CVE-2025-14127: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fpcorso Testimonial Master
The Testimonial Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.1 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-2025-14127 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Testimonial Master plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 0.2.1. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click on a crafted link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) 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 consider disabling or removing the Testimonial Master plugin if possible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-14127: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in fpcorso Testimonial Master
Description
The Testimonial Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.1 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
CVE-2025-14127 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Testimonial Master plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 0.2.1. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click on a crafted link. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) 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 consider disabling or removing the Testimonial Master plugin if possible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] may help mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-05T16:59:24.957Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695e4c147349d0379d7d57d1
Added to database: 1/7/2026, 12:05:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:12:59 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:00:03 AM
Views: 85
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