CVE-2025-57948 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-57948: WordPress Directory Pro Plugin <= 2.5.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor E-Plugins
Product Directory Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 22, 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 e-plugins Directory Pro directory-pro allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Directory Pro: from n/a through <= 2.5.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Directory Pro versions up to 2.5.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the injected code, the script executes in their browser with their permissions. The vulnerability affects multiple security contexts and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; impacts site integrity and user data security.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected code.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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