What is the severity of CVE-2025-46227?

CVE-2025-46227 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46227?

To fix CVE-2025-46227, update the Brecht Custom Related Posts plugin to a version higher than 1.7.4.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-46227?

CVE-2025-46227 affects users of the Brecht Custom Related Posts plugin version 1.7.4 and earlier.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-46227?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-46227 include unauthorized access and malicious actions through executing scripts in a victim's browser.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-46227

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.033%

22/4/2025

23/4/2025

CVE-2025-46227: WordPress Custom Related Posts <= 1.7.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Q: What causes CVE-2025-46227?

CVE-2025-46227 is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing stored XSS attacks.

First published: Tue Apr 22 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brecht Custom Related Posts allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Custom Related Posts: from n/a through 1.7.4.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Brecht Custom Related Posts	<=1.7.4
WordPress Custom Related Posts	<=1.7.4

Remedy

Update the WordPress Custom Related Posts plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.7.5).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/custom-related-posts/vulnerability/wordpress-custom-related-posts-1-7-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46227?
CVE-2025-46227 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46227?
To fix CVE-2025-46227, update the Brecht Custom Related Posts plugin to a version higher than 1.7.4.
What causes CVE-2025-46227?
CVE-2025-46227 is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing stored XSS attacks.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-46227?
CVE-2025-46227 affects users of the Brecht Custom Related Posts plugin version 1.7.4 and earlier.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-46227?
The risks associated with CVE-2025-46227 include unauthorized access and malicious actions through executing scripts in a victim's browser.

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