Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in WP About Author Plugin by Jon Bishop
CVE-2025-27323

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jon Bishop
Status
WP About Author
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2025

Summary

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the WP About Author plugin developed by Jon Bishop. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a user's browser. This issue affects all versions of the plugin up to and including version 1.5, potentially compromising the security of WordPress sites using this plugin and leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users. It is crucial for site administrators to promptly apply security updates or implement necessary mitigations to safeguard against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

WP About Author <= 1.5

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-about...
vdb-entry

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

theviper17 (Patchstack Alliance)
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