CVE-2025-26939 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-26939: WordPress Counters Block plugin <= 1.1.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Bplugins
Product Counters Block
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 25, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 bPlugins Counters Block counters-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through <= 1.1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Counters Block versions 1.1.2 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into counter content. When other users view the affected page, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and store malicious JavaScript that runs when other users view the page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site admins should update immediately and audit counter content for malicious code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit the page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 25, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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