Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress Image Source Control Lite plugin through version 2.29.0. A reflected XSS flaw could let an attacker cause script execution in a victim's browser if the victim follows a crafted interaction. The supplied sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure if the plugin is present, especially on public WordPress sites. The immediate business task is inventory and vendor-guided remediation, not incident response unless separate evidence shows exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2025-22711 is CWE-79 reflected XSS in Thomas Maier Image Source Control, package image-source-control-isc. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Image Source Control Lite / image-source-control-isc at version 2.29.0 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The evidence supports a reflected XSS risk requiring user interaction. The CVE is not flagged as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. No exploit details should be assumed from this record alone.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies reflected XSS and CVSS details but does not include vulnerable parameter details, proof-of-concept material, or a named patched version. Validation should stay focused on asset/version confirmation and advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for image-source-control-isc and record installed versions.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update when an official safe version is identified by the vendor.
- If no fix is available, assess temporary plugin disablement against business impact.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Image Source Control Lite is installed on each WordPress site.
- Flag installations running version 2.29.0 or earlier for remediation tracking.
- Verify remediation against the CVE and Patchstack advisory before closure.
- Document that active exploitation was not evidenced in the supplied sources.
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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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