CVE-2025-62941 identifies a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Events Maker plugin by dFactory, a WordPress plugin used for event management. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, allowing malicious scripts to be stored persistently within the application. When other users access the affected pages, these scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data theft. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) indicates that the attack can be launched remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires privileges (authenticated user), and user interaction (such as clicking a link) is needed. The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact on confidentiality and integrity is low but non-negligible, while availability is not affected. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the presence of stored XSS in a widely used plugin poses a significant risk if exploited. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.14, with no patch links currently published, suggesting that users should monitor vendor advisories closely. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they can affect multiple users and persist over time, increasing the attack surface.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, theft of sensitive information, or manipulation of event-related data on websites using the affected plugin. Organizations relying on the Events Maker plugin for customer engagement or internal event management may face reputational damage and potential data breaches. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated access, insider threats or compromised user accounts could be leveraged to exploit it. The medium severity indicates moderate risk, but the stored nature of the XSS means multiple users could be impacted once exploited. This is particularly concerning for sectors with high web presence and event management needs, such as education, cultural institutions, and corporate event organizers. Additionally, GDPR considerations require organizations to protect personal data, and exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance issues if personal data is exposed or manipulated.

1. Monitor dFactory’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-62941 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and limit user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce exploitation risk. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting the Events Maker plugin endpoints. 4. Conduct regular security audits and input validation reviews on event-related forms and pages to identify and sanitize malicious inputs. 5. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 6. Educate users about the risks of clicking suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content within the application. 7. Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the plugin if critical event management functionality is not immediately required and no patch is available. 8. Review and enhance logging and monitoring to detect anomalous activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.