CVE-2025-28976 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-28976: WordPress Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector plugin <= 3.3.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Dsrodzin
Product Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 4, 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 dsrodzin Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector webemailprotector allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector: from n/a through <= 3.3.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Email Address Security by WebEmailProtector versions 3.3.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users; site admins should update the plugin immediately to prevent account compromise.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated with low-level privileges and trick a victim into visiting a crafted page or link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated