Cross-site Scripting in Easy Elements Hider by CWD Web Designer
CVE-2025-28971

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
4 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-28971?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Easy Elements Hider plugin developed by CWD Web Designer. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages that can be executed in the context of the user's browser. Affected versions include all versions prior to 2.0. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential hijacking of user sessions. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version of the plugin and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Easy Elements Hider <= 2.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ryan Novotny (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-28971 : Cross-site Scripting in Easy Elements Hider by CWD Web Designer