CVE-2025-27006 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-27006: WordPress Authorsy Plugin <= 1.0.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Themeplugs
Product Authorsy
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 26, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 themeplugs Authorsy authorsy allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Authorsy: from n/a through <= 1.0.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Authorsy versions up to 1.0.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users or the site itself. Update to version 1.0.6 or later to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or affect site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users could be tricked into executing scripts that steal data, modify content, or compromise their sessions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 26, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated