CVE-2025-14865: Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content <= 4.2.24 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Published Jan 28, 2026
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Updated

The Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'contentprotector' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.24. 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. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 4.2.21.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress/passster<=4.2.24

Event History

Jan 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14865?

CVE-2025-14865 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on site security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14865?

To fix CVE-2025-14865, update the Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin to version 4.2.25 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-14865?

CVE-2025-14865 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Passster plugin.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-14865?

Users of the Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content plugin for WordPress versions up to 4.2.24 are affected by CVE-2025-14865.

5

Can CVE-2025-14865 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-14865 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users with the appropriate permissions.

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