CVE-2025-48291: WordPress Contest Gallery <= 26.0.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through 26.0.6.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 26.0.6.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wasiliy Strecker Contest Gallery<=26.0.6

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Contest Gallery plugin to the latest available version (at least 26.0.7).

Event History

Jul 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48291?

CVE-2025-48291 is classified as a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48291?

To fix CVE-2025-48291, update Contest Gallery to version 26.0.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-48291?

CVE-2025-48291 affects users of Contest Gallery versions up to and including 26.0.6.

4

What can happen if CVE-2025-48291 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-48291 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of user data through stored XSS.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-48291?

Yes, a patch is available by updating to Contest Gallery version 26.0.7 or above to mitigate CVE-2025-48291.

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