CVE-2025-25098: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Zack Katz Links in Captions
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Zack Katz Links in Captions links-in-captions allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Links in Captions: from n/a through <= 1.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Zack Katz Links in Captions plugin (<=1.2) allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact is limited by the requirement for user interaction and low privileges needed to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-25098: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Zack Katz Links in Captions
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Zack Katz Links in Captions links-in-captions allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Links in Captions: from n/a through <= 1.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Zack Katz Links in Captions plugin (<=1.2) allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact is limited by the requirement for user interaction and low privileges needed to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-03T13:34:21.524Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7289e6bfc5ba1deeaba4
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:31:21 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 9:44:58 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:52:29 AM
Views: 24
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