CVE-2025-52741 HIGH

CVE-2025-52741: WordPress Post Connector Plugin <= 1.0.11 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Barry Kooij
Product Post Connector
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 22, 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 Barry Kooij Post Connector post-connector allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Post Connector: from n/a through <= 1.0.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Post Connector versions up to 1.0.11 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated