Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Qi Blocks WordPress Plugin
CVE-2025-1626

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Qi Blocks
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-1626?

The Qi Blocks WordPress plugin, prior to version 1.4, is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) due to inadequate validation and escaping of certain Countdown block options. This flaw could be exploited by users with contributor roles and higher, allowing them to inject malicious scripts into posts or pages. When these scripts are executed in the browser of visitors, it may lead to unauthorized actions or data theft, emphasizing the importance of updating 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-2025-1626 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f00d86f1-7ff9-4001-af16-...
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
.