CVE-2025-68004 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Kapil Chugh My Post Order plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.2.1.1. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is reflected back to users without adequate sanitization. This reflected XSS can be exploited by crafting malicious URLs or input fields that, when visited or submitted by a victim, execute attacker-controlled scripts in the victim’s browser context. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 indicates a high severity, with an attack vector of network (remote exploitation), low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary (e.g., clicking a malicious link). The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and application functionality. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild and no patches have been published, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using this plugin, especially those handling sensitive user data or authentication sessions. The reflected XSS could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability was reserved in December 2025 and published in January 2026, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. Given the plugin’s usage in WordPress environments, the threat surface includes numerous websites globally, including European organizations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-68004 can be substantial, particularly for those relying on WordPress sites with the My Post Order plugin installed. Successful exploitation can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, and personal data, violating GDPR and other privacy regulations, potentially resulting in legal and financial penalties. The integrity of web content can be compromised, damaging brand reputation and user trust. Availability may also be affected if attackers use the vulnerability to inject scripts that disrupt site functionality or redirect users to malicious domains. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, media, and public services that rely heavily on web presence are at higher risk. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to lure victims, increasing the attack’s reach. The absence of patches at the time of disclosure increases the window of exposure, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigations. Additionally, the vulnerability’s ability to affect multiple resources (scope changed) means that exploitation could have broader consequences beyond the plugin itself, potentially impacting other integrated systems or user sessions.

1. Monitor the vendor’s official channels and security advisories for the release of patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-68004 and apply them promptly. 2. Until patches are available, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block reflected XSS payloads targeting the My Post Order plugin. 3. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data, especially parameters handled by the plugin, to neutralize malicious scripts. 4. Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links and encourage cautious behavior to reduce successful phishing attempts. 5. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on web application vulnerabilities, including XSS. 6. Consider disabling or removing the My Post Order plugin if it is not essential, or replacing it with a more secure alternative. 7. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts on affected web pages. 8. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual activity that may indicate attempted exploitation.