What is the severity of CVE-2025-30602?

CVE-2025-30602 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30602?

To fix CVE-2025-30602, update the Alphasis Related Posts via Categories plugin to version 2.1.2 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-30602?

CVE-2025-30602 affects the Alphasis and WordPress Related Posts via Categories plugins up to version 2.1.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-30602?

CVE-2025-30602 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability involving improper input neutralization.

Can CVE-2025-30602 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2025-30602 can potentially allow attackers to steal user data through stored XSS attacks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-30602

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.032%

24/3/2025

27/3/2025

CVE-2025-30602: WordPress Related Posts via Categories plugin <= 2.1.2 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 24 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in alphasis Related Posts via Categories allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Related Posts via Categories: from n/a through 2.1.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Related Posts via Categories	<=2.1.2
alphasis Related Posts via Categories	<=2.1.2

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/related-posts-via-categories/vulnerability/wordpress-related-posts-via-categories-plugin-2-1-2-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30602?
CVE-2025-30602 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30602?
To fix CVE-2025-30602, update the Alphasis Related Posts via Categories plugin to version 2.1.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-30602?
CVE-2025-30602 affects the Alphasis and WordPress Related Posts via Categories plugins up to version 2.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-30602?
CVE-2025-30602 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability involving improper input neutralization.
Can CVE-2025-30602 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2025-30602 can potentially allow attackers to steal user data through stored XSS attacks.

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