CVE-2025-53278 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53278: WordPress WP AdCenter plugin <= 2.6.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Wpeka
Product WP AdCenter
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 27, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 WPeka WP AdCenter wpadcenter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP AdCenter: from n/a through <= 2.6.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP AdCenter versions 2.6.0 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; admin accounts viewing affected content are at highest risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 27, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated