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CVE-2025-14313: Advance WP Query Search Filter · Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Affects Advance WP Query Search FilterSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.1Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Advance WP Query Search FilterAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately verify if they use the Advance WP Query Search Filter plugin and upgrade to a patched version once available. Until a patch is released, administrators should consider disabling or removing the plugin to eliminate exposure. Implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting the vulnerable parameter can reduce risk. Educate administrators to be cautious of unsolicited links and emails to prevent social engineering attacks. Additionally, applying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of XSS by restricting script execution sources. Regularly auditing and sanitizing all user inputs in custom plugins and themes is recommended to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Monitoring logs for unusual activity and failed login attempts can help detect exploitation attempts early.

Description

The Advance WP Query Search Filter WordPress plugin through 1.0.10 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

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