CVE-2025-9344: UsersWP <= 1.2.42 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'uwpprofile' and 'uwpprofileheader' shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.42 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-2025-9344?
CVE-2025-9344 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of users' browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9344?
To fix CVE-2025-9344, update the UsersWP plugin to version 1.2.43 or higher, where the vulnerability has been patched.
What versions of the UsersWP plugin are affected by CVE-2025-9344?
CVE-2025-9344 affects all versions of the UsersWP plugin up to and including version 1.2.42.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-9344 exploitation?
Exploiting CVE-2025-9344 could allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of authenticated users, leading to session hijacking or data leakage.
Is CVE-2025-9344 a common vulnerability?
While CVE-2025-9344 is specific to the UsersWP plugin, stored XSS vulnerabilities are a common threat in web applications, making it crucial to regularly assess plugins for security flaws.