CVE-2025-1486

Summary

CVE-2025-1486 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WoWPth WordPress plugin before version 2.0. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a user input parameter, making it susceptible to XSS attacks. An attacker could exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts into a page viewed by high-privilege users, including administrators, causing unintended and potentially harmful actions. This weakness could lead to serious security implications, including data theft or unauthorized access, and it is recommended that users upgrade to the latest plugin version to mitigate the risk.

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