CVE-2025-49031 HIGH

CVE-2025-49031: WordPress SMu Manual DoFollow plugin <= 1.8.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Stefan M.
Product SMu Manual DoFollow
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 16, 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 Stefan M. SMu Manual DoFollow manuall-dofollow allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SMu Manual DoFollow: from n/a through <= 1.8.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SMu Manual DoFollow versions up to 1.8.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials are at risk; attackers can steal data or modify site content in real time.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link while logged into or viewing the affected site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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