CVE-2025-49306: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in catchsquare WP Social Widget
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in catchsquare WP Social Widget wp-social-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Social Widget: from n/a through <= 2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The catchsquare WP Social Widget plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with the affected page. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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's input interfaces and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid relying on generic mitigations as the vendor has not provided specific guidance.
CVE-2025-49306: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in catchsquare WP Social Widget
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in catchsquare WP Social Widget wp-social-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Social Widget: from n/a through <= 2.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The catchsquare WP Social Widget plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with the affected page. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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's input interfaces and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid relying on generic mitigations as the vendor has not provided specific guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-04T09:42:00.389Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6842ede171f4d251b5c88134
Added to database: 6/6/2025, 1:32:17 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:22:35 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:56:24 PM
Views: 75
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