CVE-2025-69017 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Magnigenie RestroPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 3.2.4.2. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and later executed in the context of users' browsers. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially leading to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information, defacement of web content, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of legitimate users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. This means the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges (authenticated user), and user interaction (such as clicking a link or viewing a page). The scope is changed, indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. RestroPress is a WordPress plugin widely used by restaurants and hospitality businesses to manage online ordering and reservations, making it a critical component for affected organizations. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could compromise customer data, disrupt business operations, or damage brand reputation.

For European organizations, especially those in the hospitality and restaurant sectors using the RestroPress plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, leakage of sensitive customer information, and manipulation of online ordering or reservation systems. This can result in financial losses, regulatory penalties under GDPR due to data breaches, and reputational damage. The medium severity score reflects that while the vulnerability requires some user interaction and low privileges, the potential for chained attacks or lateral movement exists due to the changed scope. Given the increasing reliance on online services in Europe’s hospitality industry, the impact could be widespread if not mitigated. Additionally, compromised websites could be used to distribute malware or phishing campaigns targeting European customers, amplifying the threat.

Organizations should immediately inventory their WordPress installations to identify the use of RestroPress plugin versions up to 3.2.4.2. Although no official patches are currently linked, monitoring vendor announcements for updates is critical. In the interim, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data fields within the plugin’s scope to prevent script injection. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially for contributors who can submit content. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on XSS vectors. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS payloads specific to RestroPress. Educate staff and users to recognize suspicious links or content that could trigger stored XSS attacks. Finally, maintain robust backup and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential exploitation.