Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Posts Carousel by WordPress
CVE-2025-30920

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Posts Carousel
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-30920?

The WP Posts Carousel, a plugin for WordPress, has a vulnerability that allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users. The affected versions of the WP Posts Carousel plugin are all versions prior to 1.3.7. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

WP Posts Carousel <= 1.3.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-posts...
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

Peter Thaleikis (Patchstack Alliance)
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