Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector
CVE-2025-28976

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Email Address Security By Webemailprotector
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-28976?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Email Address Security plugin by WebEmailProtector, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed in the context of a user’s session. This risk is particularly concerning as it enables stored XSS attacks, where the injected scripts persist and affect users visiting the affected web page. All users of Email Address Security from versions n/a to 3.3.6 are advised to update to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector <= 3.3.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/webemail...
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

chuck (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-28976 : Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector