CVE-2025-53231: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images easy-taxonomy-images allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Easy Taxonomy Images: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.1 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist and execute when users access the affected content. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects these potential impacts. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 disabling or limiting use of the Easy Taxonomy Images plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-53231: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images easy-taxonomy-images allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Easy Taxonomy Images: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wpdevstudio Easy Taxonomy Images plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.1 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist and execute when users access the affected content. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects these potential impacts. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 disabling or limiting use of the Easy Taxonomy Images plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-27T10:28:03.500Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9e8be58cf853bab82dd
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:08:10 AM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 4:37:18 AM
Views: 77
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