Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Front User Submit Plugin by Aharonyan
CVE-2025-47617

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP Front User Submit / Front Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2025

Summary

The WP Front User Submit / Front Editor plugin by Aharonyan has a severe vulnerability that allows for stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This flaw arises due to improper neutralization of user input during the generation of web pages. Attackers can exploit this weakness to inject malicious scripts, which can be executed in the context of a user's browser. This vulnerability impacts all versions from n/a up to 4.9.3, making it crucial for users to apply available patches and improve input validation processes to safeguard against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

WP Front User Submit / Front Editor <= 4.9.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/front-ed...
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

Nguyen Ngoc Quang Bach (maysbachs) (Patchstack Alliance)
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