CVE-2025-63020: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Wayne Allen Postie
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wayne Allen Postie postie allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Postie: from n/a through <= 1.9.73.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-63020 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Wayne Allen Postie plugin (versions up to 1.9.73). The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows attackers with certain privileges to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, reflecting medium severity with impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or mitigation details are currently provided by the vendor or in public advisories.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data disclosure, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability but requires some level of privilege and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit privileges to trusted users and exercise caution when handling content input. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-63020: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Wayne Allen Postie
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wayne Allen Postie postie allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Postie: from n/a through <= 1.9.73.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-63020 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Wayne Allen Postie plugin (versions up to 1.9.73). The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows attackers with certain privileges to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, reflecting medium severity with impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or mitigation details are currently provided by the vendor or in public advisories.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data disclosure, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability but requires some level of privilege and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit privileges to trusted users and exercise caution when handling content input. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T14:25:44.112Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69552526db813ff03eea368a
Added to database: 12/31/2025, 13:29:10 UTC
Last enriched: 05/13/2026, 02:50:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 226
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