CVE-2025-12088: Meta Display Block <= 1.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Nov 18, 2025
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Updated

The Meta Display Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Meta Display Block in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Meta Display Block<=1.0.0

Event History

Nov 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12088?

CVE-2025-12088 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting that can impact authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12088?

To fix CVE-2025-12088, update the Meta Display Block plugin to version 1.0.1 or later, which includes necessary input sanitization and output escaping.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-12088?

Authenticated users of the Meta Display Block plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.0.0 are affected by CVE-2025-12088.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2025-12088 relate to?

CVE-2025-12088 relates to stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities due to insufficient sanitization and escaping in the Meta Display Block plugin.

5

Can CVE-2025-12088 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-12088 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts.

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