CVE-2025-4671: Profile Builder <= 3.13.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via user_meta and compare Shortcodes
The Profile Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's usermeta and compare shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 3.13.8 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-4671?
CVE-2025-4671 has a high severity rating due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4671?
To fix CVE-2025-4671, you should update the Profile Builder plugin to version 3.13.9 or later.
What causes CVE-2025-4671?
CVE-2025-4671 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes in the Profile Builder plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-4671?
Anyone using the Profile Builder plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.13.8 is affected by CVE-2025-4671.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4671?
CVE-2025-4671 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.