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CVE-2025-24563: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themeglow Cleanup – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-24563cvecve-2025-24563
Published: Fri Jan 31 2025 (01/31/2025, 08:24:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: themeglow
Product: Cleanup – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in themeglow Cleanup – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin cleanup-light allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cleanup – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 03:43:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

The themeglow Cleanup – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin (up to version 1.0.4) contains a reflected Cross-site Scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24563) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content, potentially compromising user data and application integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor or user action.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, manipulate site content, or disrupt availability. The CVSS score indicates partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, but the risk remains significant given the nature of reflected XSS.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version to mitigate risk. Monitoring for updates from themeglow or the WordPress plugin repository is recommended. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-01-23T14:50:32.998Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd725be6bfc5ba1dee92b3

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:30:35 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 3:43:35 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 10:53:46 PM

Views: 12

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