Vulnerability Description
The Software Issue Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘noaccess_msg parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.1 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.svn.wordpress.org/software-issue-manager/tags/5.0.0/includes/emd
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3341018/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/software-issue-manager/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ef87ab8-d56b-4d3a-b4f
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8314?
CVE-2025-8314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Software Issue Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘noaccess_msg parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.1 due to insufficient input sanit...
How severe is CVE-2025-8314?
CVE-2025-8314 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-2025-8314?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.