Reflected XSS Vulnerability in NotFound Authors Autocomplete Meta Box Plugin
CVE-2025-25169

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Authors Autocomplete Meta Box
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-25169?

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the NotFound Authors Autocomplete Meta Box plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts through improperly sanitized input during web page generation. This security flaw can enable unauthorized actions and data exposure for users interacting with the affected plugin versions, specifically from n/a to 1.2. Immediate attention is essential to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Authors Autocomplete Meta Box <= 1.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/authors-...
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

Abdi Pranata (Patchstack Alliance)
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