CVE-2025-62060 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Themepoints Tab Ultimate plugin (versions up to 1.8). The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, which allows malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring low privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, albeit at a low level individually. Exploitation could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, or defacement of web content. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet. The vulnerability affects websites using the Tab Ultimate plugin, commonly deployed on WordPress platforms to manage tabbed content. Since the plugin is used in content management systems, exploitation could impact website visitors and administrators alike. The vulnerability was published on October 22, 2025, and no official patches or exploit code are currently available. The vulnerability was assigned by Patchstack and is publicly disclosed in the CVE database.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to websites and web applications using the Themepoints Tab Ultimate plugin. Successful exploitation could lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information, undermining confidentiality. Integrity could be compromised by unauthorized content modification or injection of malicious scripts, potentially damaging organizational reputation. Availability impacts could arise from denial-of-service conditions triggered by malicious scripts or disruption of normal website functionality. Given the plugin’s role in user interface elements, attackers could manipulate displayed content to mislead users or conduct phishing attacks. Organizations in sectors with high web presence such as e-commerce, media, and public services are particularly vulnerable. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trigger the exploit. The medium severity suggests a moderate but non-trivial risk, warranting timely remediation to prevent escalation or chaining with other vulnerabilities.

1. Monitor Themepoints and Tab Ultimate plugin vendor channels for official patches and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, disable or remove the Tab Ultimate plugin from production environments if feasible. 3. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data to prevent script injection. 4. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce impact of XSS attacks. 5. Limit plugin management privileges to trusted administrators to reduce risk of malicious configuration changes. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on web application vulnerabilities, including XSS. 7. Educate users and administrators about phishing risks and the importance of cautious interaction with untrusted content. 8. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block XSS attack patterns targeting the plugin. 9. Review and harden overall WordPress security posture, including timely updates of core and plugins, to reduce attack surface.