Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Markup Markdown Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-9541

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9541?

The Markup Markdown WordPress plugin prior to version 3.20.10 has a vulnerability that permits the inclusion of JavaScript within links. This flaw enables users with contributor privileges and higher to exploit the system by executing Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Markup Markdown 0 < 3.20.10

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
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CVE-2025-9541 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Markup Markdown Plugin by WordPress