CVE-2025-1523: Ultimate Dashboard < 3.8.6 - Admin+ Stored XSS
First published: Thu Apr 17 2025(Updated: )
The Ultimate Dashboard WordPress plugin before 3.8.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Dashboard | <3.8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1523?
CVE-2025-1523 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1523?
To fix CVE-2025-1523, update the Ultimate Dashboard plugin to version 3.8.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-1523?
High privilege users, such as administrators of WordPress sites using the Ultimate Dashboard plugin version before 3.8.6, are affected by CVE-2025-1523.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-1523 allow?
CVE-2025-1523 can allow high privilege users to perform stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-1523?
The consequences of CVE-2025-1523 may include unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of users visiting the affected site.
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