CVE-2025-31096 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31096: WordPress PostX plugin <= 4.1.25 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Wpxpo
Product PostX
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 28, 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 WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects PostX: from n/a through <= 4.1.25.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PostX versions up to 4.1.25 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser with the attacker's privileges. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions or steal their data without admin intervention.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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