Vulnerability Description
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a post's Featured Image custom fields in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 5.2.2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3362830/featured-image-from-url
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4eeaf05-ec86-4d99-bc0
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7400?
CVE-2025-7400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a post's Featured Image custom fields in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7 due to insuff...
How severe is CVE-2025-7400?
CVE-2025-7400 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-2025-7400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.