CVE-2025-49065 HIGH

CVE-2025-49065: WordPress Visit Counter Plugin <= 1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Bestiadurmiente
Product Visit Counter
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 BestiaDurmiente Visit Counter visit-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Visit Counter: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Visit Counter versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the page. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions can be compromised; site content can be altered or users redirected without your control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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