CVE-2025-62746 identifies a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CodeFlavors Featured Video for WordPress & VideographyWP plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.0.18. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, which involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin fails to sanitize or encode user-supplied input correctly before rendering it on web pages, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is stored persistently. When a victim visits a compromised page, the malicious script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) indicates that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges (authenticated user), and user interaction (clicking a link or visiting a page) is necessary. The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but with limited severity (partial loss). No patches are currently linked, and no active exploits have been reported, but the presence of stored XSS in a popular WordPress plugin poses a significant risk if exploited. The plugin is used primarily in WordPress environments to embed featured videos, making it attractive for attackers targeting content management systems.

For European organizations, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution within the context of authenticated users, potentially compromising sensitive information such as session tokens, personal data, or administrative credentials. This can facilitate further attacks like privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or site defacement. Organizations relying on WordPress for marketing, media, or e-commerce may suffer reputational damage and regulatory penalties under GDPR if personal data is exposed. The stored nature of the XSS increases risk since malicious payloads persist and affect multiple users. Given the widespread adoption of WordPress in Europe, especially in countries with large digital economies, the impact could be substantial if exploited at scale. The requirement for low privileges and user interaction lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing risk in environments with many authenticated users. Additionally, compromised sites can be used to distribute malware or phishing campaigns, amplifying the threat.

1. Monitor CodeFlavors and WordPress plugin repositories for official patches and apply them promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict plugin usage to trusted administrators and limit user roles that can input data into the plugin. 3. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data related to the plugin, using security plugins or custom code to sanitize inputs. 4. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on WordPress plugins and user input handling. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content. 7. Consider disabling or replacing the plugin with alternatives that have better security track records if immediate patching is not feasible. 8. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin.