CVE-2025-58674: WordPress <= 6.8.2 - (Author+) Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WordPress allows Stored XSS. WordPress core security team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. This is low severity vulnerability that requires an attacker to have Author or higher user privileges to execute the attack vector.This issue affects WordPress: from 6.8 through 6.8.2, from 6.7 through 6.7.3, from 6.6 through 6.6.3, from 6.5 through 6.5.6, from 6.4 through 6.4.6, from 6.3 through 6.3.6, from 6.2 through 6.2.7, from 6.1 through 6.1.8, from 6.0 through 6.0.10, from 5.9 through 5.9.11, from 5.8 through 5.8.11, from 5.7 through 5.7.13, from 5.6 through 5.6.15, from 5.5 through 5.5.16, from 5.4 through 5.4.17, from 5.3 through 5.3.19, from 5.2 through 5.2.22, from 5.1 through 5.1.20, from 5.0 through 5.0.23, from 4.9 through 4.9.27, from 4.8 through 4.8.26, from 4.7 through 4.7.30.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WordPress WordPress wordpress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress: from n/a through <= 6.8.2.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-58674?
CVE-2025-58674 is classified as a low severity vulnerability.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-58674?
CVE-2025-58674 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2025-58674?
CVE-2025-58674 affects Automattic WordPress versions up to and including 6.8.2.
How do I fix CVE-2025-58674?
To fix CVE-2025-58674, update your WordPress installation to the latest version recommended by Automattic.
Is CVE-2025-58674 being addressed?
Yes, the WordPress core security team is aware of CVE-2025-58674 and is actively working on a fix.