Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Qi Blocks WordPress Plugin
CVE-2025-1625

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Qi Blocks
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-1625?

The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.4, contains a security flaw that fails to properly validate and escape certain Counter block options. This vulnerability allows users with contributor roles and above to manipulate the output, potentially leading to stored cross-site scripting attacks, which could compromise the integrity of the site and its users. It is essential for WordPress site operators to update the plugin to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Qi Blocks 0 < 1.4

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.

CVE-2025-1625 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/288208c4-e9ca-4b79-88e7-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krugov Artyom
WPScan
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CVE-2025-1625 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Qi Blocks WordPress Plugin