CVE-2025-22281 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-22281: WordPress Simplish theme <= 2.6.4 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Joshix
Product Simplish
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 4, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 joshix Simplish simplish allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simplish: from n/a through <= 2.6.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simplish versions 2.6.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the attacker's payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content via victim browsers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account and the victim must visit a page with the attacker's malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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