What is the severity of CVE-2025-26895?

CVE-2025-26895 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via DOM-Based XSS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26895?

To fix CVE-2025-26895, update the m1.DownloadList plugin to version 0.20 or later as it addresses this vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-26895?

CVE-2025-26895 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to possible data theft or session hijacking.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26895?

CVE-2025-26895 affects all versions of the m1.DownloadList plugin up to and including 0.19.

Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-26895?

The vendor for CVE-2025-26895 is Maennchen1, the creator of the m1.DownloadList WordPress plugin.

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CVE-2025-26895

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.035%

15/3/2025

17/3/2025

CVE-2025-26895: WordPress m1.DownloadList plugin <= 0.19 - 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 maennchen1.de m1.DownloadList allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects m1.DownloadList: from n/a through 0.19.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress m1.DownloadList	<=0.19
WordPress	<=0.19

Remedy

Update the WordPress m1.DownloadList wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 0.20).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/m1downloadlist/vulnerability/wordpress-m1-downloadlist-plugin-0-19-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26895?
CVE-2025-26895 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via DOM-Based XSS.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26895?
To fix CVE-2025-26895, update the m1.DownloadList plugin to version 0.20 or later as it addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-26895?
CVE-2025-26895 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to possible data theft or session hijacking.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26895?
CVE-2025-26895 affects all versions of the m1.DownloadList plugin up to and including 0.19.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-26895?
The vendor for CVE-2025-26895 is Maennchen1, the creator of the m1.DownloadList WordPress plugin.

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