Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit for WordPress

CVE-2025-13525

What is CVE-2025-13525?

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting issue through the 'order_by' parameter. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in all versions up to and including 1.4.5. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking users into clicking on malicious links, potentially leading to arbitrary web scripts executing on their browsers. This poses a significant risk to user data and site integrity, emphasizing the need for prompt remediation and vigilance in web security practices.

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