CVE-2025-5234: Gutenverse News <= 1.0.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via elementId Parameter
The Gutenverse News plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘elementId’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-5234?
CVE-2025-5234 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5234?
To remediate CVE-2025-5234, update the Gutenverse News plugin to version 1.0.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-5234?
CVE-2025-5234 affects all versions of the Gutenverse News plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.0.4.
What does the ‘elementId’ parameter in CVE-2025-5234 do?
The ‘elementId’ parameter in CVE-2025-5234 is used by the plugin and can be exploited to execute malicious scripts due to insufficient input validation.
Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2025-5234?
No, only authenticated attackers with contributor-level access can exploit CVE-2025-5234.