CVE-2025-9879: Spotify Embed Creator <= 1.0.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Spotify Embed Creator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'spotify' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-9879?
CVE-2025-9879 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9879?
To fix CVE-2025-9879, update the Spotify Embed Creator plugin to version 1.0.6 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-9879?
CVE-2025-9879 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What versions of the Spotify Embed Creator plugin are affected by CVE-2025-9879?
All versions of the Spotify Embed Creator plugin up to and including version 1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2025-9879.
Can CVE-2025-9879 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2025-9879 can be exploited by unauthenticated users due to the nature of the stored XSS.