CVE-2025-8685: Wp chart generator <= 1.0.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wpchart Shortcode
The Wp chart generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wpchart shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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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What is the severity of CVE-2025-8685?
CVE-2025-8685 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8685?
To remediate CVE-2025-8685, it is recommended to update the Wp chart generator plugin to version 1.0.5 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issues.
What does CVE-2025-8685 affect?
CVE-2025-8685 affects the Wp chart generator plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 1.0.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8685?
CVE-2025-8685 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8685?
Anyone using the Wp chart generator plugin for WordPress versions 1.0.4 and earlier is affected by CVE-2025-8685.