CVE-2025-22805: WordPress Skill Bar Plugin <= 1.2 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Jan 9, 2025
·Updated
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Themepoints Skill Bar skillbars allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Skill Bar: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Themepoints Skill Bar<=1.2
Remediation
Information
Update the WordPress Skill Bar wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.3).
Event History
Jan 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22805?
CVE-2025-22805 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-22805?
To fix CVE-2025-22805, upgrade the ThemePoints Skill Bar to version 1.3 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22805?
CVE-2025-22805 affects users of ThemePoints Skill Bar versions up to and including 1.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22805?
CVE-2025-22805 is classified as a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2025-22805 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-22805 can be exploited remotely if an attacker is able to inject malicious scripts into the web pages generated by the affected plugin.