CVE-2025-54668 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-54668: WordPress myCred plugin <= 2.9.4.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Saad Iqbal
Product myCred
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 14, 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 Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.4.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

myCred versions up to 2.9.4.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim with higher privileges visits a page containing the injected code, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their account or session. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject code that affects other users' sessions and data; update myCred immediately to prevent account compromise.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated