Vulnerability Description
The TablePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘shortcode_debug’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2 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/tablepress/tags/3.1.3/controllers/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tablepress/tags/3.1.3/controllers/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3352096/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/tablepress/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b24ae23-d055-4740-bd8
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9500?
CVE-2025-9500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The TablePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘shortcode_debug’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization an...
How severe is CVE-2025-9500?
CVE-2025-9500 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-2025-9500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.