CVE-2025-11262: Link Whisper Free <= 0.9.0 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the userid parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-11262?
CVE-2025-11262 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.2.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11262?
To fix CVE-2025-11262, update the Link Whisper Free plugin to the latest version released after 0.9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-11262?
CVE-2025-11262 is an unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-11262?
CVE-2025-11262 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to insufficient input validation.
Which versions of Link Whisper Free are affected by CVE-2025-11262?
All versions of Link Whisper Free up to and including 0.9.0 are affected by CVE-2025-11262.