CVE-2025-8281

Public Exploit

WP Talroo <= 2.4 - Reflected XSS

Description

The WP Talroo WordPress plugin through 2.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin and unauthenticated users.

7.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Unknown WP Talroo

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36b9305e-e086-4edb-bff9-d181ea316389/	vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8281?: CVE-2025-8281 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8281?: To fix CVE-2025-8281, 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-2025-8281 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-8281 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-2025-8281?: CVE-2025-8281 affects Unknown WP Talroo.

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