Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in xili-tidy-tags Plugin by Michel
CVE-2025-58240

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-58240?

The xili-tidy-tags plugin by Michel is susceptible to an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a Stored XSS vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The exploitation of this vulnerability can enable cybercriminals to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session, resulting in data theft or manipulation. It impacts all versions starting from n/a up to 1.12.06, highlighting the need for WordPress site administrators to update to a patched version to mitigate exposure.

Affected Version(s)

xili-tidy-tags <= 1.12.06

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

zaim (Patchstack Alliance)
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