CVE-2025-53464 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53464: WordPress WP Mailto Links Plugin <= 3.1.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Online Optimisation
Product WP Mailto Links
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Online Optimisation WP Mailto Links wp-mailto-links allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Mailto Links: from n/a through <= 3.1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Mailto Links versions 3.1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser of other users who 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 when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A malicious admin or compromised high-privilege account can steal user data, modify site content, or disrupt site functionality for visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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