CVE-2025-39549

WordPress Most And Least Read Posts Widget <= 2.5.20 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in whiletrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through 2.5.20.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Most And Least Read Posts Widget plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5.21).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: whiletrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/most-and-least-read-posts-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-most-and-least-read-posts-widget-2-5-20-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39549?
CVE-2025-39549 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-39549?
To fix CVE-2025-39549: Update the WordPress Most And Least Read Posts Widget plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5.21).
Is CVE-2025-39549 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-39549 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-2025-39549?
CVE-2025-39549 affects whiletrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget.
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