CVE-2025-49058 HIGH

CVE-2025-49058: WordPress SoundSt SEO Search plugin <= 1.2.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Sound Strategies
Product SoundSt SEO Search
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 14, 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 Sound Strategies SoundSt SEO Search soundst-seo-search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SoundSt SEO Search: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SoundSt SEO Search versions 1.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers to steal data, hijack sessions, or redirect visitors.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session tokens and sensitive data may be stolen or modified.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated