Vulnerability Description
The Easy GitHub Gist Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter of the gist shortcode 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-github-gist-shortcodes/tags/1.0/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-github-gist-shortcodes/trunk/eas
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b117d77b-2c11-451c-b23
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14147?
CVE-2025-14147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Easy GitHub Gist Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'id' parameter of the gist shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insuffic...
How severe is CVE-2025-14147?
CVE-2025-14147 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-2025-14147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.