What is the severity of CVE-2025-0170?

The severity of CVE-2025-0170 is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated exploitation through reflected cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0170?

To fix CVE-2025-0170, update the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme to version 3.3.4 or later which includes the necessary security patches.

What are the affected versions of CVE-2025-0170?

CVE-2025-0170 affects all versions of the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme up to and including version 3.3.3.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0170?

Unauthenticated users and website administrators using the vulnerable versions of the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme are affected by CVE-2025-0170.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0170?

CVE-2025-0170 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

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CVE-2025-0170

medium

6.1

CWE

EPSS

0.046%

16/1/2025

CVE-2025-0170: DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme <= 3.3.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Thu Jan 16 2025(Updated: )

The DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'sort_by' and 'token' parameters. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	<=3.3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0170?
The severity of CVE-2025-0170 is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated exploitation through reflected cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0170?
To fix CVE-2025-0170, update the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme to version 3.3.4 or later which includes the necessary security patches.
What are the affected versions of CVE-2025-0170?
CVE-2025-0170 affects all versions of the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme up to and including version 3.3.3.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0170?
Unauthenticated users and website administrators using the vulnerable versions of the DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme are affected by CVE-2025-0170.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0170?
CVE-2025-0170 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

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