CVE-2025-68012CWE-79

WordPress CodeColorer plugin <= 0.10.1 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High Β· published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
19.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted input could let an attacker unleash a Stored XSS in CodeColorer! It’s like handing the keys of your digital gallery to a mischievous artist who can tag whatever they want! πŸ”₯ Think of it like a restaurant serving food to customers without checking for allergens. If an unsuspecting diner gets a dangerous ingredient, it could lead to a severe allergic reaction – just like how malicious scripts can wreak havoc on users' browsers if not properly filtered. An attacker could store their malicious script in CodeColorer, which would then execute in the context of any user's browser when they visit the affected page. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, and compromise of user accounts, making it a potential nightmare for website administrators and users alike.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant serving food to customers without checking for allergens. If an unsuspecting diner gets a dangerous ingredient, it could lead to a severe allergic reaction – just like how malicious scripts can wreak havoc on users' browsers if not properly filtered. This vulnerability arises from improper input handling during web page generation, allowing attackers to insert and store malicious scripts that can be executed later when users access the affected pages.

What to do

An attacker could store their malicious script in CodeColorer, which would then execute in the context of any user's browser when they visit the affected page. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, and compromise of user accounts, making it a potential nightmare for website administrators and users alike. To protect your application, update CodeColorer to the latest version beyond 0.10.1 as soon as possible. Additionally, implement proper input sanitization and output encoding to ensure no harmful scripts can be executed in the first place. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! By following these steps, you can ensure your site remains safe and secure. Keep up the great work! πŸ’ͺ😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 Β· HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00280 Β· 19.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 Β· Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress CodeColorer plugin <= 0.10.1 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
    cvelistv5