CVE-2025-48121 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-48121: WordPress WP Notes Widget plugin <= 1.0.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Steve Puddick
Product WP Notes Widget
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 16, 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 Steve Puddick WP Notes Widget wp-notes-widget allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Notes Widget: from n/a through <= 1.0.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Notes Widget versions 1.0.6 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript into widget content that executes when other users view the widget. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the widget.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors' sessions, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low privileges; victim must view the affected widget.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated