Vulnerability Description
The WP Easy FAQs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's WP_EASY_FAQ shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-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/wp-easy-faqs/tags/1.0.5/admin/class-wp-easy-fa
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-easy-faqs/tags/1.0.5/includes/class-wp-easy
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-easy-faqs/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d3c2f4b-389e-4dec-bb1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8686?
CVE-2025-8686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Easy FAQs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's WP_EASY_FAQ shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5 due to insufficient input sanitiza...
How severe is CVE-2025-8686?
CVE-2025-8686 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-2025-8686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.