Vulnerability Description
The Get Youtube Subs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘channel', 'layout', and 'subs_count’ parameters in all versions up to, and including, 3.5 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/get-youtube-subs/trunk/includes/youtu
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/get-youtube-subs/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a25728c-3d98-414b-bad
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7966?
CVE-2025-7966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Get Youtube Subs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘channel', 'layout', and 'subs_count’ parameters in all versions up to, and including, 3.5 due to insuffi...
How severe is CVE-2025-7966?
CVE-2025-7966 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-2025-7966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.