CVE-2025-1453: Category Posts Widget < 4.9.20 - Admin+ Stored XSS
First published: Thu Apr 24 2025(Updated: )
The Category Posts Widget WordPress plugin before 4.9.20 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Category Posts Widget | <4.9.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1453?
The severity of CVE-2025-1453 is considered high due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1453?
To fix CVE-2025-1453, update the Category Posts Widget WordPress plugin to version 4.9.20 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-1453?
CVE-2025-1453 affects all versions of the Category Posts Widget WordPress plugin before 4.9.20.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-1453?
CVE-2025-1453 can be exploited by high privilege users, such as administrators, who have access to the plugin settings.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1453?
CVE-2025-1453 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of settings.
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