Stored XSS Vulnerability in ACF Recent Posts Widget by Magicoders
CVE-2025-62894

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Acf Recent Posts Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-62894?

The ACF Recent Posts Widget by Magicoders contains a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising the security of the affected WordPress sites. Users operating on versions up to and including 5.9.3 should take immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, as it opens the door to stored XSS attacks.

Affected Version(s)

ACF Recent Posts Widget <= n/a

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/acf-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
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

Muhammad Yudha - DJ | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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