CVE-2025-50043 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-50043: WordPress Code Engine plugin <= 0.3.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Jordy Meow
Product Code Engine
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Jordy Meow Code Engine code-engine allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Code Engine: from n/a through <= 0.3.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Code Engine versions 0.3.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An authenticated user must trick a victim into visiting a crafted page or clicking a link. The injected script can steal session data, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of the victim. Update to a version newer than 0.3.2.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in victims' browsers and steals session data or modifies page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise visitor sessions and deface site content without direct admin access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated with low privileges; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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