CVE-2025-9116 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

The WPS Visitor Counter WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, which could lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in old web browsers.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fe2eb926-96e8-419e-bf41-5531546e6590/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-9116?

CVE-2025-9116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The WPS Visitor Counter WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, which could lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripti...

How severe is CVE-2025-9116?

CVE-2025-9116 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9116?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.