CVE-2025-8721: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in miriamgoldman Workable Api
The Workable Api plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's workable_jobs shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Workable Api plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin's workable_jobs shortcode does not adequately sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This malicious code executes in the context of users who access the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.4. No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the workable_jobs shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact availability but affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. 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, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Workable Api plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-8721: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in miriamgoldman Workable Api
Description
The Workable Api plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's workable_jobs shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Workable Api plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin's workable_jobs shortcode does not adequately sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This malicious code executes in the context of users who access the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.4. No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the workable_jobs shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact availability but affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. 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, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Workable Api plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-07T18:59:20.763Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c27a22e1c560fa9d94d480
Added to database: 9/11/2025, 7:28:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:47:37 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:43:35 PM
Views: 88
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