CVE-2025-39502: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in GoodLayers Hostel plugin versions through 3.1.2. The vulnerability was discovered by researcher Bonds and was assigned CVE-2025-39502 on May 23, 2025. This security flaw affects the WordPress plugin GoodLayers Hostel and allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation (Patchstack, NVD).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity, requires no privileges, but does need user interaction. The scope is changed, with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (NVD, Patchstack).

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors to inject malicious scripts, including redirects, advertisements, and other HTML payloads into the website. These injected scripts would be executed when guests visit the affected site, potentially compromising the security of both the website and its visitors (Patchstack).

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