CVE-2025-46501 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-46501: WordPress Mixcloud Embed plugin <= 2.2.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Biancardi
Product Mixcloud Embed
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 24, 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 biancardi Mixcloud Embed mixcloud-embed allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mixcloud Embed: from n/a through <= 2.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Mixcloud Embed plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link or embed code that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other site visitors.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if an authenticated attacker injects malicious embed code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 24, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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