What is the severity of CVE-2025-22514?

CVE-2025-22514 is classified as a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22514?

To fix CVE-2025-22514, upgrade to a version of the KNR Author List Widget or Axact Author List Widget Plugin that is above 3.1.1.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-22514?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-22514 include unauthorized script execution in a user's browser, leading to data theft or session hijacking.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-22514?

CVE-2025-22514 affects Yamna Tatheer KNR Author List Widget and WordPress Axact Author List Widget Plugin versions up to and including 3.1.1.

Is CVE-2025-22514 easily exploitable?

CVE-2025-22514 can be easily exploited by an attacker able to craft a malicious URL that triggers the reflected XSS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-22514

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

13/1/2025

CVE-2025-22514: WordPress Axact Author List Widget Plugin <= 3.1.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Mon Jan 13 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yamna Tatheer KNR Author List Widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects KNR Author List Widget: from n/a through 3.1.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Yamna Tatheer KNR Author List Widget	<=3.1.1
WordPress Axact Author List Widget Plugin	<=3.1.1

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/knr-author-list-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-axact-author-list-widget-plugin-3-1-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22514?
CVE-2025-22514 is classified as a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22514?
To fix CVE-2025-22514, upgrade to a version of the KNR Author List Widget or Axact Author List Widget Plugin that is above 3.1.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-22514?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-22514 include unauthorized script execution in a user's browser, leading to data theft or session hijacking.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-22514?
CVE-2025-22514 affects Yamna Tatheer KNR Author List Widget and WordPress Axact Author List Widget Plugin versions up to and including 3.1.1.
Is CVE-2025-22514 easily exploitable?
CVE-2025-22514 can be easily exploited by an attacker able to craft a malicious URL that triggers the reflected XSS.

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