CVE-2025-25165 HIGH

CVE-2025-25165: WordPress Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory Plugin <= 4.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Richardgabriel
Product Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory
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 richardgabriel Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory staff-directory-pro allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory: from n/a through <= 4.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory versions 4.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors who view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a crafted link or page. The impact extends beyond the plugin itself, potentially affecting other site functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session tokens, credentials, or redirecting users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; your site's reputation is at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input (e.g., click a link).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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