Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Charitable Plugin by Syed Balkhi
CVE-2025-47520

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Charitable
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-47520?

The Charitable plugin by Syed Balkhi is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper input handling during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, which can be stored and executed in the context of a user's browser. Affected versions include those up to 1.8.5.1, and it is crucial for users to update their plugin to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Charitable <= 1.8.5.1

References

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

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

Nabil Irawan (Patchstack Alliance)
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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.