Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Masonry & Infinite Scroll Plugin
CVE-2025-5488

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
26 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-5488?

The WP Masonry & Infinite Scroll plugin is affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping within the 'wmis' shortcode. This flaw allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to embed malicious scripts within pages. The injected scripts execute when other users access the manipulated pages, posing a significant security risk. To protect your site, it is advisable to review and update the plugin promptly.

Affected Version(s)

WP Masonry & Infinite Scroll * <= 2.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peter Thaleikis
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CVE-2025-5488 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Masonry & Infinite Scroll Plugin