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CVE-2025-14128: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mitchoyoshitaka Stumble! for WordPress

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-14128cvecve-2025-14128cwe-79
Published: Wed Jan 07 2026 (01/07/2026, 09:20:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: mitchoyoshitaka
Product: Stumble! for WordPress

Description

The Stumble! for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:13:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-14128 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Stumble! for WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.1. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a crafted link, leading to script execution in the user's browser context.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or conduct other malicious activities limited to the scope of the reflected XSS. The vulnerability does not require authentication but does require user interaction (clicking a link). There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.

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 the plugin or applying manual input sanitization and output escaping as a temporary mitigation. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-12-05T17:00:28.923Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 695e4c147349d0379d7d57d7

Added to database: 1/7/2026, 12:05:40 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:13:04 PM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:15:18 AM

Views: 117

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