Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WoWPth Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-1486
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
The WoWPth Plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.0, is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitization and escaping of user-supplied parameters. This weakness could enable attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially targeting users with high privileges, such as administrators, by embedding malicious scripts in web pages. Proper mitigation measures should be implemented to prevent exploitation and protect sensitive user data.
Affected Version(s)
WoWPth 0 <= 2.0
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Hassan Khan Yusufzai - Splint3r7
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