CVE-2025-22276: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in enguerranws Related Post Shortcode
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in enguerranws Related Post Shortcode related-post-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Related Post Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the enguerranws Related Post Shortcode plugin allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject and store malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. When other users view the affected pages, the stored scripts can execute, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). The issue affects all versions up to 1.2. No patch or fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS attacks, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users. This can result in limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. The attack requires high privileges and user interaction, which reduces the risk somewhat. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to users with high privileges and limit exposure to untrusted input in the Related Post Shortcode plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2025-22276: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in enguerranws Related Post Shortcode
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in enguerranws Related Post Shortcode related-post-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Related Post Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the enguerranws Related Post Shortcode plugin allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject and store malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. When other users view the affected pages, the stored scripts can execute, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). The issue affects all versions up to 1.2. No patch or fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS attacks, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users. This can result in limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. The attack requires high privileges and user interaction, which reduces the risk somewhat. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to users with high privileges and limit exposure to untrusted input in the Related Post Shortcode plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-03T13:15:43.299Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75d4e6bfc5ba1df07f75
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:16:17 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:02:03 PM
Views: 11
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