Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in AuthorSure by Russell Jamieson
CVE-2025-57979

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Authorsure
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-57979?

The improper neutralization of input during web page generation in AuthorSure allows attackers to exploit a stored XSS vulnerability. This issue affects versions ranging from n/a to 2.3, enabling malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into the web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches.

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Affected Version(s)

AuthorSure <= 2.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/authorsu...
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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

Nabil Irawan (Patchstack Alliance)
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