CVE-2025-53996: WordPress JetSearch plugin <= 3.5.10.1 - 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 Crocoblock JetSearch allows Stored XSS. This issue affects JetSearch: from n/a through 3.5.10.1.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Crocoblock JetSearch jet-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects JetSearch: from n/a through <= 3.5.10.1.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Crocoblock JetSearch<=3.5.10.1

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress JetSearch plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.5.11).

Event History

Jul 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53996?

CVE-2025-53996 is a high severity vulnerability due to its nature of allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53996?

To fix CVE-2025-53996, update the JetSearch plugin to a version beyond 3.5.10.1 that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53996?

CVE-2025-53996 is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the JetSearch plugin.

4

Which versions of JetSearch are affected by CVE-2025-53996?

CVE-2025-53996 affects JetSearch versions from n/a through 3.5.10.1.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2025-53996 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2025-53996 includes the possibility for attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of users’ browsers, potentially leading to data theft or account compromise.

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