Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WPS Visitor Counter Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-9116

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPs Visitor Counter Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9116?

The WPS Visitor Counter Plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.4.8 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the unvalidated $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter. This lack of proper escaping can lead to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, particularly affecting users of older web browsers. When exploited, this vulnerability can compromise the security of site visitors, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in their browsers.

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Affected Version(s)

WPS Visitor Counter Plugin 0 <= 1.4.8

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-2025-9116 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fe2eb926-96e8-419e-bf41-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
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