Stored XSS Vulnerability in AffiliateWP Plugin by Syed Balkhi

CVE-2025-53460

What is CVE-2025-53460?

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the AffiliateWP – External Referral Links plugin developed by Syed Balkhi. This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed whenever a user accesses affected instances of the application. This vulnerability impacts versions from n/a up to and including 1.2.0, potentially compromising the security of web applications utilizing this plugin and leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or the spread of malware.

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