CVE-2025-49420

WordPress Markup Markdown plugin <= 3.20.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pierre-Henri Lavigne Markup Markdown allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Markup Markdown: from n/a through 3.20.6.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Markup Markdown plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.20.7).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Pierre-Henri Lavigne Markup Markdown
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/markup-markdown/vulnerability/wordpress-markup-markdown-plugin-3-20-6-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49420?
CVE-2025-49420 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49420?
To fix CVE-2025-49420: Update the WordPress Markup Markdown plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.20.7).
Is CVE-2025-49420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-49420 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-2025-49420?
CVE-2025-49420 affects Pierre-Henri Lavigne Markup Markdown.
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