CVE-2025-10179 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the My AskAI WordPress plugin, specifically versions up to and including 1.0.0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The root cause is insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes within the plugin's 'myaskai' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level or higher privileges can exploit this flaw by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code into pages. This malicious script is then stored and executed in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, requiring privileges equivalent to contributor access but no user interaction is needed for exploitation once the malicious script is injected. The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially compromised component. No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date (September 30, 2025). The lack of patches at the time of reporting suggests that organizations using this plugin should prioritize mitigation and monitoring.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk especially for those relying on WordPress sites with the My AskAI plugin installed. Stored XSS can lead to theft of authentication tokens, enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate users and potentially escalate privileges. This can result in unauthorized data access, defacement of websites, or distribution of malware to site visitors. Given the plugin’s role in AI-driven content generation or interaction, exploitation could also undermine trust in automated services or lead to leakage of sensitive user inputs. The medium severity score reflects moderate impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no direct impact on availability. However, the scope change indicates that the attack can affect multiple users and components beyond the initial injection point, amplifying potential damage. European organizations with contributor-level users who have access to content editing should be particularly cautious, as these users could be leveraged by attackers to inject malicious scripts. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often weaponize such vulnerabilities once publicly disclosed.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting contributor-level access to trusted personnel only, minimizing the risk of insider threats or compromised accounts. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious script injections targeting the 'myaskai' shortcode parameters. 3. Monitor website content for unexpected script tags or suspicious modifications, using automated scanning tools tailored for stored XSS detection. 4. Apply strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and restrict sources of executable code. 5. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or removing the My AskAI plugin if it is not critical to operations. 6. Educate content contributors about the risks of injecting untrusted content and enforce input validation policies at the application level where possible. 7. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to incorporate security fixes promptly once available. 8. Conduct periodic security audits focusing on user-generated content and shortcode usage to identify and remediate injection points.