What is the severity of CVE-2025-47517?

CVE-2025-47517 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Stored XSS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47517?

To fix CVE-2025-47517, update the Accept Donations with PayPal plugin to version 1.4.6 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-47517?

CVE-2025-47517 affects versions of Accept Donations with PayPal from release through 1.4.5.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-47517?

CVE-2025-47517 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows for Stored XSS.

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-47517?

Anyone using Scott Paterson's Accept Donations with PayPal plugin version 1.4.5 or earlier on their WordPress site is impacted by CVE-2025-47517.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-47517

high

7.1

CWE

352 79

EPSS

0.014%

7/5/2025

8/5/2025

CVE-2025-47517: WordPress Accept Donations with PayPal plugin <= 1.4.5 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Scott Paterson Accept Donations with PayPal allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Accept Donations with PayPal: from n/a through 1.4.5.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Scott Paterson Accept Donations with PayPal	<=1.4.5
WordPress Accept Donations with PayPal plugin	<=1.4.5

Remedy

Update the WordPress Accept Donations with PayPal plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-paypal-donation/vulnerability/wordpress-accept-donations-with-paypal-plugin-1-4-5-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47517?
CVE-2025-47517 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Stored XSS.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47517?
To fix CVE-2025-47517, update the Accept Donations with PayPal plugin to version 1.4.6 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-47517?
CVE-2025-47517 affects versions of Accept Donations with PayPal from release through 1.4.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-47517?
CVE-2025-47517 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows for Stored XSS.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-47517?
Anyone using Scott Paterson's Accept Donations with PayPal plugin version 1.4.5 or earlier on their WordPress site is impacted by CVE-2025-47517.

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