CVE-2025-4583: Smash Balloon Instagram Feed <= 6.9.0 (Free) & <= 6.8.0 (Pro) - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `data-plugin` Attribute
The Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the data-plugin attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.9.0 (Free) and 6.8.0 (Pro) due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-4583?
CVE-2025-4583 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4583?
To fix CVE-2025-4583, update the Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed plugin to version 6.9.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-4583?
CVE-2025-4583 affects all versions of the Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed plugin up to and including 6.9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4583?
CVE-2025-4583 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-4583?
The vendor for CVE-2025-4583 is Smash Balloon, the developer of the Social Photo Feed plugin.