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CVE-2025-28988: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in aharonyan WP Front User Submit / Front Editor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-28988cvecve-2025-28988
Published: Fri Jun 27 2025 (06/27/2025, 11:52:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: aharonyan
Product: WP Front User Submit / Front Editor

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in aharonyan WP Front User Submit / Front Editor front-editor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Front User Submit / Front Editor: from n/a through <= 4.9.3.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 10:49:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the WP Front User Submit / Front Editor plugin (versions <= 4.9.3) allows reflected cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary scripts in the user's browser context. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1 reflects a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official patch or remediation guidance from the vendor at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link). There are no known active exploits reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and links related to the affected plugin. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-03-11T08:10:44.966Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 685e88edca1063fb875de49d

Added to database: 6/27/2025, 12:05:01 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 10:49:18 AM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:37:00 AM

Views: 71

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