CVE-2025-58631 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-58631: WordPress IssueM Plugin <= 2.9.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Zeen101
Product IssueM
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 3, 2025
Last update May 13, 2026
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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 ZEEN101 IssueM issuem allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects IssueM: from n/a through <= 2.9.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

IssueM versions up to 2.9.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with administrative or elevated access can craft input that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors; data theft and unauthorized actions are possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level site privileges (admin or equivalent) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 3, 2025 CVE published
May 13, 2026 Record updated