CVE-2025-49245 HIGH

CVE-2025-49245: WordPress Testimonials Showcase plugin <= 1.9.16 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Cmoreira
Product Testimonials Showcase
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 4, 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 cmoreira Testimonials Showcase testimonials-showcase allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Testimonials Showcase: from n/a through <= 1.9.16.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Testimonials Showcase versions 1.9.16 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users or the site itself depending on where the injection occurs.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers to steal data, redirect users, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors may be redirected, have sessions hijacked, or see altered content. Your site's reputation and user trust are at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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