CVE-2025-1621: GDPR Cookie Compliance < 4.15.7 - Admin+ Stored XSS
The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.7 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 unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-1621?
CVE-2025-1621 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1621?
To fix CVE-2025-1621, update the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin to version 4.15.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-1621?
Users of the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin version prior to 4.15.7 are affected by CVE-2025-1621.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1621?
CVE-2025-1621 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2025-1621?
CVE-2025-1621 is caused by the lack of sanitization and escaping of settings in the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin.