CVE-2025-12746: Tainacan <= 1.0.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'search' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-12746?
CVE-2025-12746 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12746?
To fix CVE-2025-12746, update the Tainacan plugin to version 1.0.1 or later, which includes the necessary input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-12746?
All users of the Tainacan plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.0.0 are affected by CVE-2025-12746.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-12746 facilitate?
CVE-2025-12746 can facilitate reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages.
Is CVE-2025-12746 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2025-12746 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers over the internet.