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CVE-2019-25093: dragonexpert Recent Threads on Index Setting hooks.php recentthread_list_threads cross site scripting

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in dragonexpert Recent Threads on Index. Affected is the function recentthread_list_threads of the file inc/plugins/recentthreads/hooks.php of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument recentthread_forumskip leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The patch is identified as 051465d807a8fcc6a8b0f4bcbb19299672399f48. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-217182 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

LowCVSS 3.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-25093 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in dragonexpert Recent Threads on Index. A remote authenticated user may manipulate the recentthread_forumskip setting path to affect page content. Business impact is limited but real: compromised trusted browser sessions or misleading content where the plugin is installed.

Executive priority

Prioritize during normal patch cycles, sooner for public-facing sites with multiple administrators. The risk is not currently supported as actively exploited, but the fix is identified and should be applied to remove avoidable XSS exposure.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 in recentthread_list_threads within inc/plugins/recentthreads/hooks.php, tied to the Setting Handler and recentthread_forumskip argument. The CVSS v2 score is 3.3 with network access, low complexity, and authentication required. The published fix is commit 051465d807a8fcc6a8b0f4bcbb19299672399f48.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to sites running dragonexpert Recent Threads on Index. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or CPEs, so teams must verify installation and whether the patch commit or an equivalent vendor update is present.

Exploitation context

Sources state remote exploitation is possible, but authentication is required. The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. Treat this as a cleanup and hardening issue unless local evidence suggests misuse.

Researcher notes

Key uncertainty is version scope: the source bundle lists versions as n/a. Validation should focus on installed code state against commit 051465d807a8fcc6a8b0f4bcbb19299672399f48 and on whether authenticated users can reach the affected setting workflow.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the vendor patch commit or an official release containing it.
  • Check vendor guidance for any release-specific upgrade instructions.
  • Restrict plugin setting changes to trusted administrators only.
  • Review exposed sites running the plugin for update status.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory sites for dragonexpert Recent Threads on Index installations.
  • Confirm inc/plugins/recentthreads/hooks.php includes the patched handling.
  • Verify recentthread_forumskip is safely handled after update.
  • Review administrative change history for unexpected plugin setting changes.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.3 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.3CVSS 2.0LowAV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N6.42.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

3.3Low
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-25093Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
dragonexpertRecent Threads on Indexn/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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