Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Super Edit by Ahmad Awais
CVE-2025-49948

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Super Edit
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-49948?

A vulnerability exists in WP Super Edit, created by Ahmad Awais, due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to exploit reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, potentially compromising the security of users interacting with affected versions of the plugin. Users should take immediate precautions to secure their sites, especially if using versions up to and including 2.5.4.

Affected Version(s)

WP Super Edit 0 <= 2.5.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-super...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nguyen Xuan Chien (Patchstack Alliance)
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