What is the severity of CVE-2025-26555?

CVE-2025-26555 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26555?

To fix CVE-2025-26555, update the NotFound Debug-Bar-Extender and WordPress Debug-Bar-Extender Plugin to a version above 0.5.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26555?

CVE-2025-26555 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-26555?

CVE-2025-26555 affects versions of NotFound Debug-Bar-Extender and WordPress Debug-Bar-Extender Plugin up to and including 0.5.

How can CVE-2025-26555 impact my website?

CVE-2025-26555 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users visiting your website, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-26555

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.038%

15/3/2025

17/3/2025

CVE-2025-26555: WordPress Debug-Bar-Extender Plugin <= 0.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sat Mar 15 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Debug-Bar-Extender allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Debug-Bar-Extender: from n/a through 0.5.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Debug Bar Extender Plugin	<=0.5
WordPress Debug Bar Extender Plugin	<=0.5

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/debug-bar-extender/vulnerability/wordpress-debug-bar-extender-plugin-0-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26555?
CVE-2025-26555 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26555?
To fix CVE-2025-26555, update the NotFound Debug-Bar-Extender and WordPress Debug-Bar-Extender Plugin to a version above 0.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26555?
CVE-2025-26555 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-26555?
CVE-2025-26555 affects versions of NotFound Debug-Bar-Extender and WordPress Debug-Bar-Extender Plugin up to and including 0.5.
How can CVE-2025-26555 impact my website?
CVE-2025-26555 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users visiting your website, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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