CVE-2025-27002 HIGH

CVE-2025-27002: WordPress CountDown With Image or Video Background plugin <= 1.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Lambertgroup
Product CountDown With Image or Video Background
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 8, 2026
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 LambertGroup CountDown With Image or Video Background countdown-with-background allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects CountDown With Image or Video Background: from n/a through <= 1.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

CountDown With Image or Video Background versions 1.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.5.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session cookies or redirect users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal login tokens or deface content seen by users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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