WordPress WordPress HTML Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress HTML plugin, affecting versions through 0.51. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.

Remediation

No official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users are advised to remove and replace the WordPress HTML plugin with an alternative, as the plugin is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates.

Added: Aug 28, 2025, 2:17 PM
Updated: Aug 28, 2025, 2:17 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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