What is the severity of CVE-2025-47518?

CVE-2025-47518 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47518?

To fix CVE-2025-47518, update the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on to the latest version beyond 2.3.4.

What versions of the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on are affected by CVE-2025-47518?

CVE-2025-47518 affects the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on versions from n/a up to and including 2.3.4.

What type of attack can CVE-2025-47518 allow?

CVE-2025-47518 allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising user data.

Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-47518?

The vendor for CVE-2025-47518 is Scott Paterson, responsible for the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on.

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CVE-2025-47518

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5.9

CWE

EPSS

0.031%

7/5/2025

8/5/2025

CVE-2025-47518: WordPress Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on <= 2.3.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Scott Paterson Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on: from n/a through 2.3.4.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on	<=2.3.4
Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on	<=2.3.4

Remedy

Update the WordPress Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.4.1).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/contact-form-7-paypal-add-on/vulnerability/wordpress-contact-form-7-paypal-stripe-add-on-2-3-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47518?
CVE-2025-47518 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47518?
To fix CVE-2025-47518, update the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on to the latest version beyond 2.3.4.
What versions of the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on are affected by CVE-2025-47518?
CVE-2025-47518 affects the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on versions from n/a up to and including 2.3.4.
What type of attack can CVE-2025-47518 allow?
CVE-2025-47518 allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising user data.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-47518?
The vendor for CVE-2025-47518 is Scott Paterson, responsible for the Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on.

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