CVE-2025-48269: WordPress WPAdverts plugin <= 2.2.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published May 19, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through 2.2.3.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts wpadverts allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through <= 2.2.3.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Greg Winiarski WPAdverts<=2.2.3

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress WPAdverts plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.2.4).

Event History

May 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48269?

CVE-2025-48269 has a medium severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48269?

To fix CVE-2025-48269, upgrade WPAdverts to version 2.2.4 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-48269?

CVE-2025-48269 affects WPAdverts versions up to and including 2.2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48269?

CVE-2025-48269 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which leads to DOM-based cross-site scripting.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-48269?

The vendor for CVE-2025-48269 is Greg Winiarski, the developer of the WPAdverts plugin.

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