Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-28978

CVE-2025-28978:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Hung Trang Si SB Breadcrumbs WordPress plugin versions through 1.0. The vulnerability was discovered by Nguyen Xuan Chien and was publicly disclosed on June 26, 2025, with CVE identifier CVE-2025-28978 (Patchstack Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) issue. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly concerning (NVD, Patchstack Database).

Impact

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts, including redirects, advertisements, and other HTML payloads into websites using the affected plugin. These injected scripts will be executed when guests visit the affected site (Patchstack Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, no official fix is available for this vulnerability. However, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate the issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website administrators are advised to implement the mitigation immediately (Patchstack Database).