CVE-2025-31452 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31452: WordPress WP Ultimate Search plugin <= 2.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Mindshare Labs, Inc.
Product WP Ultimate Search
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 Mindshare Labs, Inc. WP Ultimate Search wp-ultimate-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Ultimate Search: from n/a through <= 2.0.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Ultimate Search versions 2.0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and modify site content or settings via XSS.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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