Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Kikx Simple Post Author Filter Product by WordPress
CVE-2025-22355

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Kikx Simple Post Author Filter
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-22355?

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Kikx Simple Post Author Filter, allowing attackers to exploit improperly neutralized input during web page generation. This security flaw can be exploited to inject malicious scripts that may compromise the security and integrity of affected WordPress sites. Users of Kikx Simple Post Author Filter versions up to 1.0 should take precautionary measures to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Kikx Simple Post Author Filter <= 1.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/sa-post-...
vdb-entry

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth) (Patchstack Alliance)
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