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CVE-2025-22741: WordPress Felan Framework plugin <= 1.1.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in RiceTheme Felan Framework allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Felan Framework: from n/a through 1.1.3.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-22741 is a high-severity reflected XSS issue in the WordPress Felan Framework plugin through version 1.1.3. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted request or page. Impact can include script execution in a victim’s browser, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.

Executive priority

Treat as a prioritized WordPress plugin exposure review, not an emergency active-exploitation event based on current sources. Focus first on internet-facing sites and sites used by administrators or customers.

Technical view

The source bundle describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in RiceTheme Felan Framework. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Affected versions are listed through 1.1.3.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running RiceTheme Felan Framework version 1.1.3 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected themes, installation counts, fixed versions, or default deployment patterns.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and unauthenticated but requires victim interaction, consistent with reflected XSS risk.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: CVE and Patchstack identify reflected XSS through 1.1.3 but the bundle does not include vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, patch commit, or remediation version. Do not infer active exploitation or broader RiceTheme product impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Felan Framework plugin.
  • Identify any installations at version 1.1.3 or earlier.
  • Check RiceTheme and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
  • If no fix is available, evaluate disabling the plugin under change control.
  • Prioritize sites with authenticated users, administrators, or customer portals.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm plugin presence and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
  • Verify whether vendor guidance identifies a fixed version after 1.1.3.
  • Review web logs for unusual requests targeting Felan Framework endpoints.
  • Check whether exposed sites rely on the plugin for public workflows.
  • Document compensating controls without claiming they remove the vulnerability.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-22741Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
RiceThemeFelan Frameworkn/aunaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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