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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-31538
CVE-2025-31538:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability exists in checklistcom Checklist plugin through version 1.1.9. The vulnerability allows Stored XSS attacks (NVD, Patchstack).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). The issue affects the Checklist WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.1.9 (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious web scripts that can execute in users' browsers when they view affected pages. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected users (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update the Checklist plugin to a version newer than 1.1.9 when available. Until then, carefully validate and sanitize all user inputs and consider disabling the plugin if it's not critical to operations (Patchstack).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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