What is the severity of CVE-2025-24719?

CVE-2025-24719 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24719?

To fix CVE-2025-24719, update wpdevart Widget Countdown to version 2.7.2 or later.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24719?

CVE-2025-24719 affects wpdevart Widget Countdown versions up to and including 2.7.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24719?

CVE-2025-24719 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24719?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2025-24719; the recommended solution is to update the plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-24719

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

24/1/2025

12/2/2025

CVE-2025-24719: WordPress Widget Countdown plugin <= 2.7.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 24 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpdevart Widget Countdown allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Widget Countdown: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wpdevart Widget Countdown	<=2.7.1
WordPress Countdown Widget	<=2.7.1

Remedy

Update the WordPress Widget Countdown wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.7.2).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/widget-countdown/vulnerability/wordpress-widget-countdown-plugin-2-7-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24719?
CVE-2025-24719 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24719?
To fix CVE-2025-24719, update wpdevart Widget Countdown to version 2.7.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24719?
CVE-2025-24719 affects wpdevart Widget Countdown versions up to and including 2.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-24719?
CVE-2025-24719 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24719?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2025-24719; the recommended solution is to update the plugin.

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