CVE-2025-30808

WordPress About Author plugin <= 1.6.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in weblizar About Author allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects About Author: from n/a through 1.6.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress About Author plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.6.3).

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: weblizar About Author
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/about-author/vulnerability/wordpress-about-author-plugin-1-6-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30808?
CVE-2025-30808 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-30808?
To fix CVE-2025-30808: Update the WordPress About Author plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.6.3).
Is CVE-2025-30808 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-30808 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-30808?
CVE-2025-30808 affects weblizar About Author.
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