CVE-2025-25118 HIGH

CVE-2025-25118: WordPress WPOptin plugin <= 2.0.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Danish Ali Malik
Product Top Bar – PopUps – by WPOptin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 3, 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 Danish Ali Malik Top Bar – PopUps – by WPOptin wpoptin allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Top Bar – PopUps – by WPOptin: from n/a through <= 2.0.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Top Bar – PopUps by WPOptin versions 2.0.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they interact with the plugin's popup functionality. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers to steal data, redirect users, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal credentials, inject malware, or redirect traffic.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Visitor must interact with a popup (click, view, or engage with the affected element).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 3, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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