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

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Markup Markdown
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.

CVE-2025-9541 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3828b320-9f7b-4a2a-a6b0-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
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