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CVE-2025-62968: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the WordPress plugin 'WP Last Modified Info' by Sayan Datta. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-62968, was discovered and disclosed on October 26, 2025. This security issue affects versions through 1.9.2 of the WP Last Modified Info plugin (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, specifically a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CWE-79). According to CISA's assessment, the vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected WordPress website, potentially compromising user data, modifying content, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users of the WP Last Modified Info plugin should upgrade to a version newer than 1.9.2 once available. Until then, website administrators should consider implementing additional security controls or temporarily disabling the plugin if the functionality is not critical (Patchstack).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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