CVE-2025-22357 HIGH

CVE-2025-22357: WordPress Target Notifications plugin <= 1.1.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpdever
Product Target Notifications
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 7, 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 wpdever Target Notifications target-notifications allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Target Notifications: from n/a through <= 1.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Target Notifications for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.1. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted link or page. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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