Vulnerability Description
The Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpdevart_countdown' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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/browser/widget-countdown/trunk/includes/front
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/widget-countdown/trunk/includes/front
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/widget-countdown/trunk/includes/front
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3425959/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ee84c720-7997-4c09-a2f
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14555?
CVE-2025-14555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpdevart_countdown' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.7 due...
How severe is CVE-2025-14555?
CVE-2025-14555 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-2025-14555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.