Vulnerability Description
The Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the LCP Image to preload metabox in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied image attributes in the "create_img_preload_tag" function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3401333/autoptimize
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ed5bdb3-c4cd-4982-bc4
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13401?
CVE-2025-13401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the LCP Image to preload metabox in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.13 due to insufficient input sanitizati...
How severe is CVE-2025-13401?
CVE-2025-13401 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.