CVE-2025-22755: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bavington WP Headmaster
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bavington WP Headmaster wp-headmaster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Headmaster: from n/a through <= 0.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Headmaster plugin for WordPress, versions up to 0.3, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when visited by users, can execute arbitrary scripts in their browsers. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Headmaster plugin if feasible, or apply any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2025-22755: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bavington WP Headmaster
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bavington WP Headmaster wp-headmaster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Headmaster: from n/a through <= 0.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Headmaster plugin for WordPress, versions up to 0.3, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when visited by users, can execute arbitrary scripts in their browsers. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Headmaster plugin if feasible, or apply any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-07T21:04:32.545Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7609e6bfc5ba1df090dc
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:46:17 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:50:46 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:33:01 PM
Views: 11
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