Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Attachments Handler for WordPress
CVE-2025-12581

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Attachments Handler
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-12581?

The Attachments Handler plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), which arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping practices. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to inject malicious scripts into pages, potentially manipulating users into executing these scripts by clicking on compromised links. It is crucial for users running this plugin on their WordPress sites to apply security patches or updates to safeguard against potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

Attachments Handler * <= 1.1.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/attachments-ha...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/attachments-handler/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

JohSka
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