CVE-2025-25169
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Mar 3, 2025
CWE ID 79
Summary
CVE-2025-25169 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Authors Autocomplete Meta Box, with versions from n/a through 1.2 being vulnerable. This issue occurs due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the meta box, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user data or taking control of user sessions. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the Authors Autocomplete Meta Box plugin to mitigate this risk.
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