What is the severity of CVE-2025-30808?

CVE-2025-30808 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-30808?

To fix CVE-2025-30808, update the WebLizar About Author plugin to version 1.6.3 or later to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-30808?

CVE-2025-30808 affects versions up to and including 1.6.2 of the WebLizar About Author plugin.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-30808?

CVE-2025-30808 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Is the About Author plugin for WordPress affected by CVE-2025-30808?

Yes, the About Author plugin for WordPress is affected by CVE-2025-30808 if it is version 1.6.2 or earlier.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-30808

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.036%

1/4/2025

CVE-2025-30808: WordPress About Author plugin <= 1.6.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 01 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in weblizar About Author allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects About Author: from n/a through 1.6.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Weblizar	<=1.6.2
WordPress About Author plugin	<=1.6.2

Remedy

Update the WordPress About Author plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.6.3).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/about-author/vulnerability/wordpress-about-author-plugin-1-6-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30808?
CVE-2025-30808 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-30808?
To fix CVE-2025-30808, update the WebLizar About Author plugin to version 1.6.3 or later to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-30808?
CVE-2025-30808 affects versions up to and including 1.6.2 of the WebLizar About Author plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-30808?
CVE-2025-30808 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is the About Author plugin for WordPress affected by CVE-2025-30808?
Yes, the About Author plugin for WordPress is affected by CVE-2025-30808 if it is version 1.6.2 or earlier.

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