Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Metadata SEO Plugin by Hitesh Patel
CVE-2025-22516

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Metadata Seo
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-22516?

The Metadata SEO plugin developed by Hitesh Patel is susceptible to an issue where improper input neutralization during web page generation leads to a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed in the context of users visiting the affected website, potentially compromising user data and triggering unauthorized actions. The vulnerability impacts all versions from n/a to 2.3.

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Affected Version(s)

Metadata SEO <= 2.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/metadata...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SOPROBRO (Patchstack Alliance)
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