What is the severity of CVE-2025-31442?

CVE-2025-31442 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31442?

To fix CVE-2025-31442, update NotFound Search Engine Keywords Highlighter to a version beyond 0.1.3 that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-31442?

CVE-2025-31442 is identified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31442?

CVE-2025-31442 affects versions up to and including 0.1.3 of the NotFound Search Engine Keywords Highlighter.

Can CVE-2025-31442 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-31442 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's session.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-31442

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.036%

3/4/2025

7/4/2025

CVE-2025-31442: WordPress Search engine keywords highlighter plugin <= 0.1.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 03 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Search engine keywords highlighter allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Search engine keywords highlighter: from n/a through 0.1.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NotFound Search engine keywords highlighter	<=0.1.3
NotFound Search engine keywords highlighter	<=0.1.3

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/keywords-highlight-tool/vulnerability/wordpress-search-engine-keywords-highlighter-plugin-0-1-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31442?
CVE-2025-31442 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31442?
To fix CVE-2025-31442, update NotFound Search Engine Keywords Highlighter to a version beyond 0.1.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-31442?
CVE-2025-31442 is identified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31442?
CVE-2025-31442 affects versions up to and including 0.1.3 of the NotFound Search Engine Keywords Highlighter.
Can CVE-2025-31442 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-31442 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's session.

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