CVE-2025-46515: WordPress Category Widget plugin <= 2.0.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in M A Vinoth Kumar Category Widget allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Category Widget: from n/a through 2.0.2.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in M A Vinoth Kumar Category Widget category-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Category Widget: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-46515?
CVE-2025-46515 is classified as a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46515?
To mitigate CVE-2025-46515, update the M A Vinoth Kumar Category Widget to a version later than 2.0.2.
What versions of M A Vinoth Kumar Category Widget are affected by CVE-2025-46515?
CVE-2025-46515 affects all versions of M A Vinoth Kumar Category Widget up to and including version 2.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-46515?
CVE-2025-46515 is an improper neutralization of input vulnerability, allowing reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Can CVE-2025-46515 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-46515 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into clicking on malicious links that execute the XSS payload.