Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Easy Contact Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-5539

6.4MEDIUM

What is CVE-2025-5539?

The WP Easy Contact plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting through its 'emd_mb_meta' shortcode. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping processes on user-supplied attributes. Consequently, authenticated attackers with contributor-level access can inject malicious web scripts into pages. Whenever a user visits an affected page, these scripts could execute, potentially compromising user data and overall site integrity. It is crucial for plugin users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Contact Form Plugin for WordPress – WP Easy Contact * <= 4.0.0

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

muhammad yudha
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CVE-2025-5539 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Easy Contact Plugin for WordPress