CVE-2025-2009: Newsletters <= 4.9.9.7 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed Mar 26 2025(Updated: )
The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the logging functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Newsletters | <=4.9.9.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3825c80c-e4b1-4dd8-be77-38f718920b9a?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsletters-lite/trunk/views/admin/settings/view_logs.php?rev=3212300#L107
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3257980/newsletters-lite/trunk/views/admin/settings/view_logs.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2009?
CVE-2025-2009 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2009?
To fix CVE-2025-2009, update the Newsletters plugin for WordPress to the latest version that addresses the input sanitization and output escaping issues.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-2009?
CVE-2025-2009 affects all versions of the Newsletters plugin for WordPress up to and including version 4.9.9.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2009?
CVE-2025-2009 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2025-2009?
Yes, CVE-2025-2009 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to inadequate input validation.
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