CVE-2025-22264 HIGH

CVE-2025-22264: WordPress WP Query Creator plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Patel
Product WP Query Creator
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 23, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Patel WP Query Creator wp-query-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Query Creator: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Query Creator versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker with no authentication can craft a payload that executes in victims' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can perform actions as legitimate users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 23, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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