CVE-2025-12713
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
The Soundslides plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.4.2) suffers from stored XSS via the soundslides shortcode, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access to inject arbitrary scripts.
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The Soundslides plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.4.2) suffers from stored XSS via the soundslides shortcode, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access to inject arbitrary scripts.
Vulnerability
The Soundslides plugin for WordPress, in all versions up to and including 1.4.2, contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the soundslides shortcode. User-supplied attributes are not properly sanitized or escaped before output, allowing arbitrary script injection. The plugin has been closed on WordPress.org as of November 25, 2025 due to a security issue [1].
Exploitation
An authenticated attacker with at least Contributor-level access can craft a post or page containing the soundslides shortcode with malicious attributes. When a user views the injected page, the script executes in their browser. No additional user interaction is required.
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) that can be used to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform other actions within the context of the victim's session. The attack is persistent across page views.
Mitigation
The plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org plugin directory, and no patched version exists [1]. Users must uninstall the plugin immediately and replace it with an alternative if needed. There is no automatic update available.
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Affected products
2<=1.4.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=1.4.2
- (no CPE)range: <=1.4.2
Patches
0soundslidesThis 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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References
5- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/soundslides/tags/1.4.2/soundslide.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/soundslides/tags/1.4.2/soundslide.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/soundslides/tags/1.4.2/soundslide.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/soundslides/tags/1.4.2/soundslide.phpnvd
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cdd7e9d1-a580-4b32-9365-7ce17cdc37cdnvd
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