CVE-2025-31028: WordPress WP Hide Categories plugin <= 1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Huseyin Berberoglu WP Hide Categories wp-hide-categories allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Hide Categories: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound WP Hide Categories allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WP Hide Categories: from n/a through 1.0.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huseyin Berberoglu WP Hide Categories<=1.0
NotFound WP Hide Categories<=1.0

Event History

Apr 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:42 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31028?

CVE-2025-31028 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31028?

To fix CVE-2025-31028, update the WP Hide Categories plugin to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-31028?

CVE-2025-31028 affects WordPress installations using WP Hide Categories plugin versions prior to 1.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-31028?

The impact of CVE-2025-31028 includes the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser.

5

How can I detect CVE-2025-31028 in my application?

You can detect CVE-2025-31028 by scanning your WordPress site for outdated versions of the WP Hide Categories plugin.

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