Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Hostel Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-6234

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Hostel
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-6234?

The Hostel plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.1.5.8 is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of parameters. This flaw can be exploited to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by users, potentially affecting those with high privileges, such as admin accounts. Attackers may leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser session, compromising the integrity of the website and its users.

Affected Version(s)

Hostel 0 < 1.1.5.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-6234 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7447c4e1-81b9-4415-b425-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tommaso Gregori (p1s1o)
WPScan
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CVE-2025-6234 : Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Hostel Plugin by WordPress