Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WPFront Scroll Top versions before 2.0.6.07225 can store unsafe content in the plugin’s Image ALT setting and later render it in pages. An authenticated user with access to that setting could cause script execution in another user’s browser.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted website integrity risk, not a broad unauthenticated emergency. Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites and shared-admin environments.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS caused by missing sanitization or escaping of the Image ALT setting before attribute output. Sources state it applies even when WordPress unfiltered_html is disallowed. The exact required role or capability is not specified in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WPFront Scroll Top before 2.0.6.07225, especially where multiple authenticated users can modify plugin settings.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Public sources classify it as authenticated stored XSS, but do not provide role detail here.
Researcher notes
The main uncertainty is privilege scope: sources say authenticated stored XSS but do not specify the exact WordPress role or capability needed. Do not assume unauthenticated exposure from this bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Update WPFront Scroll Top to 2.0.6.07225 or later if installed.
- If updating is not possible, disable the plugin until vendor guidance is applied.
- Restrict access to WordPress plugin settings to trusted administrators only.
- Review existing Image ALT configuration for unexpected or unsafe content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for WPFront Scroll Top installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not below 2.0.6.07225.
- Check which authenticated users can modify the plugin settings.
- Review recent plugin option changes for suspicious modifications.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b25af0e1-392f-4305-ad44-50e64ef3dbdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.