The vulnerability CVE-2025-22548 affects the ldap_login_password_and_role_manager plugin by frankkoenen. It is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist on the affected system and execute in the context of users' browsers, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. The affected versions are from initial releases through 1.0.12. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced, and no exploits are known in the wild.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS score reflects a high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no reports of active exploitation at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation and output encoding controls where possible to mitigate the risk of stored XSS. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.