CVE-2025-4957: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Metagauss ProfileGrid
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.5.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4957 affects Metagauss ProfileGrid, a user profiles, groups, and communities plugin. It is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions include all versions up to 5.9.5.7. There is no vendor advisory or patch link available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates low but non-negligible impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so the immediate risk may be limited but the vulnerability remains significant due to its network accessibility and low complexity.
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 applying any available workarounds or input validation controls if feasible. Monitoring for updates from Metagauss is recommended to apply an official fix once available. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger reflected XSS attacks.
CVE-2025-4957: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Metagauss ProfileGrid
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.5.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4957 affects Metagauss ProfileGrid, a user profiles, groups, and communities plugin. It is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions include all versions up to 5.9.5.7. There is no vendor advisory or patch link available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates low but non-negligible impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so the immediate risk may be limited but the vulnerability remains significant due to its network accessibility and low complexity.
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 applying any available workarounds or input validation controls if feasible. Monitoring for updates from Metagauss is recommended to apply an official fix once available. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger reflected XSS attacks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-19T14:42:25.842Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d69bbb5823e76c4c18643f
Added to database: 9/26/2025, 1:57:15 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:53:29 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:49:02 PM
Views: 194
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