Vulnerability Description
The Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the user_id parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/link-whisper/trunk/core/Wpil/Settings
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/link-whisper/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ad159b18-0ad1-4cab-932
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11262?
CVE-2025-11262 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the user_id parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and...
How severe is CVE-2025-11262?
CVE-2025-11262 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11262?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.