What is the severity of CVE-2025-46228?

CVE-2025-46228 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-46228?

To remediate CVE-2025-46228, upgrade the WordPress Event post plugin to the latest version above 5.9.11.

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-46228 facilitate?

CVE-2025-46228 can facilitate DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Which versions of WordPress Event post are affected by CVE-2025-46228?

CVE-2025-46228 affects the WordPress Event post plugin from its initial release up to version 5.9.11.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-46228?

There are currently no known workarounds for CVE-2025-46228; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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CVE-2025-46228

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.034%

22/4/2025

23/4/2025

CVE-2025-46228: WordPress Event post <= 5.9.11 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 22 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bastien Ho Event post allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Event post: from n/a through 5.9.11.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Event Post	<=5.9.11

Remedy

Update the WordPress Event post plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.10.0).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/event-post/vulnerability/wordpress-event-post-5-9-11-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46228?
CVE-2025-46228 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-46228?
To remediate CVE-2025-46228, upgrade the WordPress Event post plugin to the latest version above 5.9.11.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-46228 facilitate?
CVE-2025-46228 can facilitate DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Which versions of WordPress Event post are affected by CVE-2025-46228?
CVE-2025-46228 affects the WordPress Event post plugin from its initial release up to version 5.9.11.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-46228?
There are currently no known workarounds for CVE-2025-46228; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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