What is the severity of CVE-2025-1503?

CVE-2025-1503 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1503?

To fix CVE-2025-1503, update the WP Recipe Maker plugin to version 9.8.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1503?

CVE-2025-1503 affects users of the WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 9.8.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1503?

CVE-2025-1503 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability resulting from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2025-1503?

Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2025-1503 via the Roundup Recipe Name field.

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CVE-2025-1503

medium

6.4

CWE

13/3/2025

17/3/2025

CVE-2025-1503: WP Recipe Maker <= 9.8.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Thu Mar 13 2025(Updated: )

The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Roundup Recipe Name field in all versions up to, and including, 9.8.0 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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WP Recipe Maker	<=9.8.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2025-1503?
CVE-2025-1503 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1503?
To fix CVE-2025-1503, update the WP Recipe Maker plugin to version 9.8.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-1503?
CVE-2025-1503 affects users of the WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 9.8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1503?
CVE-2025-1503 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability resulting from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.
Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2025-1503?
Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2025-1503 via the Roundup Recipe Name field.

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