Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Contact Info Widget by Riotweb
CVE-2025-49891

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Contact Info Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-49891?

The Contact Info Widget by Riotweb is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be stored and executed in the web application context. Users of the plugin from versions n/a through 2.6.2 are at risk, and it is recommended to apply security updates and follow best practices to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Contact Info Widget <= 2.6.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-c...
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

Que Thanh Tuan - Blue Rock (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-49891 : Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Contact Info Widget by Riotweb