Vulnerability Description
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a combination of the 'tag' and ‘title_tag’ parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.13 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auxin-elements/tags/2.17.12/includes/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3429103/auxin-elements/trunk/includ
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1144e0d9-692e-45a5-ac6
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12379?
CVE-2025-12379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a combination of the 'tag' and ‘title_tag’ parameters in all versions up to, and...
How severe is CVE-2025-12379?
CVE-2025-12379 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.