CVE-2025-9490: Popup Maker <= 1.20.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via title Parameter

Published Sep 26, 2025
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Updated

The Popup Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.20.6 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Popup Maker Popup Maker<=1.20.6

Event History

Sep 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·04:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9490?

CVE-2025-9490 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9490?

To fix CVE-2025-9490, update the Popup Maker plugin to version 1.20.7 or later to ensure proper input sanitization and output escaping.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9490?

CVE-2025-9490 affects users of the Popup Maker plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 1.20.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-9490?

CVE-2025-9490 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious scripts through the 'title' parameter.

5

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2025-9490?

No, CVE-2025-9490 can only be exploited by authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher.

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