What is the severity of CVE-2025-46540?

CVE-2025-46540 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored XSS attacks.

How does CVE-2025-46540 affect my website?

CVE-2025-46540 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which can compromise user data and session integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46540?

To remediate CVE-2025-46540, update the GNA Search Shortcode plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-46540?

CVE-2025-46540 affects versions of GNA Search Shortcode from n/a to 0.9.5.

Is my website vulnerable if I use GNA Search Shortcode?

If your website is running GNA Search Shortcode version 0.9.5 or earlier, it is vulnerable to CVE-2025-46540.

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CVE-2025-46540

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6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.034%

24/4/2025

29/4/2025

CVE-2025-46540: WordPress GNA Search Shortcode <= 0.9.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 24 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chris Mok GNA Search Shortcode allows Stored XSS. This issue affects GNA Search Shortcode: from n/a through 0.9.5.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress GNA Search Shortcode	<=0.9.5
Chris Mok GNA Search Shortcode	<=0.9.5

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/gna-search-shortcode/vulnerability/wordpress-gna-search-shortcode-0-9-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46540?
CVE-2025-46540 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored XSS attacks.
How does CVE-2025-46540 affect my website?
CVE-2025-46540 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which can compromise user data and session integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46540?
To remediate CVE-2025-46540, update the GNA Search Shortcode plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-46540?
CVE-2025-46540 affects versions of GNA Search Shortcode from n/a to 0.9.5.
Is my website vulnerable if I use GNA Search Shortcode?
If your website is running GNA Search Shortcode version 0.9.5 or earlier, it is vulnerable to CVE-2025-46540.

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