The vulnerability CVE-2025-47499 in Jeff Starr Simple Blog Stats is a stored cross-site scripting flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The issue affects all versions up to 20250416. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected blog stats pages. This can result in limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts such as session hijacking, defacement, or denial of service. However, the attack requires user interaction and some privileges, limiting the overall risk. There are no known active exploits in the wild 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 disabling or restricting access to the Simple Blog Stats plugin to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.