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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-22658 affects the WordPress “Listings for Appfolio” plugin through version 1.2.0. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress user into changing plugin content or settings, resulting in stored cross-site scripting. This can expose site visitors or administrators to malicious script execution in the browser.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin risk if the plugin is deployed. Prioritize externally facing sites and sites administered by multiple users. If the plugin is not present, no direct action is indicated from these sources.
Technical view
The issue is a CSRF weakness leading to stored XSS in the listings-for-appfolio WordPress plugin. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. Scope is changed with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with Listings for Appfolio installed at version 1.2.0 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The attacker needs to induce user interaction, likely involving a logged-in WordPress user. The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV.
Researcher notes
Public details identify CSRF leading to stored XSS, but do not provide patch status, fixed version, vulnerable endpoint, or proof-of-concept details in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming remediation beyond checking vendor/Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Listings for Appfolio plugin.
- Identify any installations running version 1.2.0 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for update or remediation instructions.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review plugin content/settings for unauthorized script-like changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Check whether Listings for Appfolio is present and active.
- Review site pages using the plugin for unexpected scripts or injected content.
- Monitor WordPress admin activity for suspicious changes around plugin-managed content.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/listings-for-appfolio/vulnerability/wordpress-listings-for-appfolio-plugin-1-2-0-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.