Vulnerability Description
The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the logging functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.7 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/newsletters-lite/trunk/views/admin/se
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3257980/newsletters-lite/trunk/view
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3825c80c-e4b1-4dd8-be7
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2009?
CVE-2025-2009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the logging functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and...
How severe is CVE-2025-2009?
CVE-2025-2009 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-2025-2009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.