Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Newsletters Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-2009

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Newsletters
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-2009?

The Newsletters plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows stored cross-site scripting due to inadequate sanitization and output escaping in its logging functionality. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts, which will execute when users access affected pages. Versions up to and including 4.9.9.7 are susceptible, emphasizing the importance of timely updates and security practices to protect users.

Affected Version(s)

Newsletters * <= 4.9.9.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletters-li...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3257980/news...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Antonio Francesco Sardella
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