CVE-2025-12649
No known patch is available for this vulnerability.
The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory (reason: Security Issue), and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.
Description
Stored XSS in SortTable Post WordPress plugin via 'id' parameter allows authenticated contributors to inject scripts that execute on mouse interaction.
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Stored XSS in SortTable Post WordPress plugin via 'id' parameter allows authenticated contributors to inject scripts that execute on mouse interaction.
Vulnerability
The SortTable Post plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 4.2) contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the sorttablepost shortcode. The id parameter is insufficiently sanitized and escaped, allowing user-supplied attributes to inject arbitrary web scripts. This affects all versions up to 4.2.
Exploitation
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level access or above can inject malicious scripts via the id parameter of the sorttablepost shortcode. The injected script executes whenever a user accesses the affected page and performs a mouse interaction (e.g., clicking or hovering). No additional privileges or user interaction beyond viewing the page are required.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, cookie theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The attacker gains the ability to perform actions as the victim user, potentially escalating privileges if the victim is an administrator.
Mitigation
The plugin has been closed and removed from the WordPress.org plugin directory as of November 25, 2025, due to a security issue [1]. No patched version is available. Users who have the plugin installed should uninstall it immediately. No workaround is provided.
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Affected products
2<=4.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=4.2
- (no CPE)range: <=4.2
Patches
0sorttable-postThis plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory on 2025-11-25 (reason: Security Issue). No patched version is being distributed through the official directory. Users who have it installed should uninstall it.
Source: api.wordpress.org · directory page
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