CVE-2025-3597

Public Exploit

Firelight Lightbox < 2.3.15 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.15 does not prevent users with post writing capabilities from executing arbitrary Javascript when the jQuery Metadata library is enabled. While this feature is meant to only be available to Pro version users, it can be activated in the free version too, making it theoretically exploitable there as well.

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.03%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Firelight Lightbox

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8bf5e107-6397-4946-aaee-bf61d3e2dffd/	technical description exploit third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3597?: CVE-2025-3597 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-3597?: To fix CVE-2025-3597, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-3597 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-3597 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-3597?: CVE-2025-3597 affects Unknown Firelight Lightbox.

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