Vulnerability Description
The FiboSearch – Ajax Search for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `thegem_te_search` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.32.0 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. This vulnerability requires TheGem theme (premium) to be installed with Header Builder mode enabled, and the FiboSearch "Replace search bars" option enabled for TheGem integration.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajax-search-for-woocommerce/tags/1.32
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajax-search-for-woocommerce/tags/1.32
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-search-for-woocommerce
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8149103e-105d-401d-8a1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14298?
CVE-2025-14298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The FiboSearch – Ajax Search for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `thegem_te_search` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.32....
How severe is CVE-2025-14298?
CVE-2025-14298 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.