CVE-2025-8776: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mikemayhem3030 Epic Bootstrap Buttons
The Epic Bootstrap Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘icol’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
CVE-2025-8776 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Epic Bootstrap Buttons WordPress plugin by mikemayhem3030. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.0, where the 'icol' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped. Authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts but does not affect availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'icol' parameter. These scripts execute when other users access the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session manipulation. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Epic Bootstrap Buttons plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for a security patch.
CVE-2025-8776: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mikemayhem3030 Epic Bootstrap Buttons
Description
The Epic Bootstrap Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘icol’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
CVE-2025-8776 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Epic Bootstrap Buttons WordPress plugin by mikemayhem3030. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.0, where the 'icol' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped. Authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts but does not affect availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'icol' parameter. These scripts execute when other users access the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session manipulation. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Epic Bootstrap Buttons plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-08T20:46:56.901Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68dfb275c3835a5fbe033c05
Added to database: 10/3/2025, 11:24:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:06:19 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:30:58 PM
Views: 102
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