CVE-2025-5085: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ariyes WP Nano AD
The WP Nano AD WordPress plugin is vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw via the 'blogrole_link' parameter in all versions up to and including 1.31. This vulnerability allows authenticated administrators on multi-site installations, or where unfiltered_html is disabled, to inject malicious scripts that execute when users view the affected pages. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-5085 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Nano AD plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to and including 1.31. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the 'blogrole_link' parameter. Authenticated users with administrator privileges on multi-site WordPress installations or installations with unfiltered_html disabled can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected content. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access on affected WordPress multi-site installations or installations with unfiltered_html disabled can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'blogrole_link' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected site. The confidentiality and integrity of the site and user data may be compromised, but availability is not impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WP Nano AD plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories for a patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2025-5085: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ariyes WP Nano AD
Description
The WP Nano AD WordPress plugin is vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw via the 'blogrole_link' parameter in all versions up to and including 1.31. This vulnerability allows authenticated administrators on multi-site installations, or where unfiltered_html is disabled, to inject malicious scripts that execute when users view the affected pages. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5085 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Nano AD plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to and including 1.31. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the 'blogrole_link' parameter. Authenticated users with administrator privileges on multi-site WordPress installations or installations with unfiltered_html disabled can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected content. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access on affected WordPress multi-site installations or installations with unfiltered_html disabled can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'blogrole_link' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data disclosure within the context of the affected site. The confidentiality and integrity of the site and user data may be compromised, but availability is not impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WP Nano AD plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories for a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T09:15:52.427Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e9560e29bf47b50adbe41
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 08:33:36 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 09:52:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:56 UTC
Views: 34
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