Vulnerability Description
The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's file_modified shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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/enable-media-replace/tags/4.1.6/class
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/enable-media-replace/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/07aafbe4-d2ac-4cc3-beb
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9496?
CVE-2025-9496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's file_modified shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6 due to insufficient inpu...
How severe is CVE-2025-9496?
CVE-2025-9496 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-2025-9496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.