CVE-2025-9128: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in eideasy eID Easy
The eID Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3 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-2025-9128 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the eID Easy plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.9.3. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically through the 'id' parameter. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor-level privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and lack of proper output escaping. Because the malicious scripts are stored persistently, they execute every time a user accesses the infected page, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing cookies, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond visiting the affected page and can affect the confidentiality and integrity of user data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be addressed promptly. The flaw is categorized under CWE-79, which is a common and critical web application security issue. The vulnerability affects a widely used WordPress plugin, increasing the risk to many websites that rely on eID Easy for identity-related functionality.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of CVE-2025-9128 is the compromise of user confidentiality and integrity on websites using the vulnerable eID Easy plugin. Attackers with Contributor-level access can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, including administrators, potentially leading to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information such as authentication tokens, and unauthorized actions performed with elevated privileges. This can result in website defacement, data leakage, or further compromise of the underlying infrastructure. Since WordPress powers a significant portion of the web, and eID Easy is used for identity management, organizations relying on this plugin face risks of reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and regulatory compliance issues if user data is exposed. The vulnerability does not affect availability directly but can indirectly disrupt services if exploited to escalate privileges or deploy additional malware. The medium severity score reflects the need for timely remediation to prevent exploitation, especially in environments where multiple users have Contributor or higher roles.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2025-9128, organizations should immediately update the eID Easy plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability once available. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should restrict Contributor-level and higher privileges to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of malicious script injection. Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting the 'id' parameter can provide temporary protection. Additionally, enabling Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of injected scripts by restricting script execution sources. Regularly auditing user roles and permissions to enforce the principle of least privilege reduces the attack surface. Website owners should also monitor logs for unusual activities and conduct security scans to detect potential exploitation. Finally, developers maintaining the plugin should adopt secure coding practices, including proper input validation and output encoding, to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Netherlands, India, Brazil, Japan
CVE-2025-9128: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in eideasy eID Easy
Description
The eID Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3 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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9128 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the eID Easy plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.9.3. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically through the 'id' parameter. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor-level privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and lack of proper output escaping. Because the malicious scripts are stored persistently, they execute every time a user accesses the infected page, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing cookies, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond visiting the affected page and can affect the confidentiality and integrity of user data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be addressed promptly. The flaw is categorized under CWE-79, which is a common and critical web application security issue. The vulnerability affects a widely used WordPress plugin, increasing the risk to many websites that rely on eID Easy for identity-related functionality.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of CVE-2025-9128 is the compromise of user confidentiality and integrity on websites using the vulnerable eID Easy plugin. Attackers with Contributor-level access can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, including administrators, potentially leading to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information such as authentication tokens, and unauthorized actions performed with elevated privileges. This can result in website defacement, data leakage, or further compromise of the underlying infrastructure. Since WordPress powers a significant portion of the web, and eID Easy is used for identity management, organizations relying on this plugin face risks of reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and regulatory compliance issues if user data is exposed. The vulnerability does not affect availability directly but can indirectly disrupt services if exploited to escalate privileges or deploy additional malware. The medium severity score reflects the need for timely remediation to prevent exploitation, especially in environments where multiple users have Contributor or higher roles.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2025-9128, organizations should immediately update the eID Easy plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability once available. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should restrict Contributor-level and higher privileges to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of malicious script injection. Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting the 'id' parameter can provide temporary protection. Additionally, enabling Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of injected scripts by restricting script execution sources. Regularly auditing user roles and permissions to enforce the principle of least privilege reduces the attack surface. Website owners should also monitor logs for unusual activities and conduct security scans to detect potential exploitation. Finally, developers maintaining the plugin should adopt secure coding practices, including proper input validation and output encoding, to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-18T20:09:45.088Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c27a22e1c560fa9d94d497
Added to database: 9/11/2025, 7:28:34 AM
Last enriched: 2/26/2026, 5:41:09 PM
Last updated: 3/24/2026, 8:39:38 PM
Views: 75
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