What is the severity of CVE-2025-25156?

CVE-2025-25156 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25156?

To fix CVE-2025-25156, update the Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments plugin to the latest version beyond 2.2.1.

What applications are affected by CVE-2025-25156?

CVE-2025-25156 affects versions of the Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments and WordPress Quote Comments plugins up to and including version 2.2.1.

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-25156 enable?

CVE-2025-25156 can enable Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks that lead to stored XSS vulnerabilities.

How can I protect my site from CVE-2025-25156?

To protect your site from CVE-2025-25156, ensure the affected plugins are regularly updated and consider implementing security measures such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-25156

high

7.1

CWE

352 79

EPSS

0.043%

7/2/2025

12/2/2025

CVE-2025-25156: WordPress Quote Comments plugin <= 2.2.1 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 07 2025(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Quote Comments: from n/a through 2.2.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments	<=2.2.1
WordPress Quote Comments	<=2.2.1

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/quote-comments/vulnerability/wordpress-quote-comments-plugin-2-2-1-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25156?
CVE-2025-25156 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25156?
To fix CVE-2025-25156, update the Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments plugin to the latest version beyond 2.2.1.
What applications are affected by CVE-2025-25156?
CVE-2025-25156 affects versions of the Stanko Metodiev Quote Comments and WordPress Quote Comments plugins up to and including version 2.2.1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-25156 enable?
CVE-2025-25156 can enable Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks that lead to stored XSS vulnerabilities.
How can I protect my site from CVE-2025-25156?
To protect your site from CVE-2025-25156, ensure the affected plugins are regularly updated and consider implementing security measures such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

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