What is the severity of CVE-2025-46229?

CVE-2025-46229 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for storing malicious scripts.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46229?

To fix CVE-2025-46229, update Israpil Textmetrics to version 3.6.3 or later.

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2025-46229?

CVE-2025-46229 affects Israpil Textmetrics versions from n/a through 3.6.2, including WordPress implementations.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-46229?

The impact of CVE-2025-46229 allows attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Is CVE-2025-46229 a widespread vulnerability?

CVE-2025-46229 is considered widespread due to its presence in common versions of Textmetrics used in web applications.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-46229

medium

5.9

CWE

EPSS

0.031%

22/4/2025

23/4/2025

CVE-2025-46229: WordPress Textmetrics <= 3.6.2 - 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 Israpil Textmetrics allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Textmetrics: from n/a through 3.6.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Israpil Textmetrics	>=n/a<=3.6.2
WordPress Textmetrics	<=3.6.2

Remedy

Update the WordPress Textmetrics plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.6.3).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/webtexttool/vulnerability/wordpress-textmetrics-3-6-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46229?
CVE-2025-46229 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for storing malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46229?
To fix CVE-2025-46229, update Israpil Textmetrics to version 3.6.3 or later.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2025-46229?
CVE-2025-46229 affects Israpil Textmetrics versions from n/a through 3.6.2, including WordPress implementations.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-46229?
The impact of CVE-2025-46229 allows attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Is CVE-2025-46229 a widespread vulnerability?
CVE-2025-46229 is considered widespread due to its presence in common versions of Textmetrics used in web applications.

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