CVE-2025-59571 HIGH

CVE-2025-59571: WordPress WorkScout-Core plugin < 1.7.06 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Purethemes
Product WorkScout-Core
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 purethemes WorkScout-Core workscout-core allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WorkScout-Core: from n/a through < 1.7.06.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WorkScout-Core versions 1.7.06 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code can affect other users and the site itself, potentially stealing session data or performing unauthorized actions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and affects other users on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal login tokens, deface content, or redirect users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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