CVE-2025-31102 HIGH

CVE-2025-31102: WordPress Hostel plugin <= 1.1.5.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Bob
Product Hostel
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 28, 2025
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 Bob Hostel hostel allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Hostel: from n/a through <= 1.1.5.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bob Hostel versions up to 1.1.5.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the compromised content. An attacker with no authentication can exploit this to steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface pages.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal admin/user session tokens, redirect visitors to phishing sites, or modify page content seen by other users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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