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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-22801 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress 99fy-core plugin for the Free WooCommerce Theme 99fy Extension. An authenticated attacker could store malicious script that runs when another user views the affected page. This can lead to limited data exposure, content tampering, or user-session impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a normal-priority remediation for WordPress environments, especially ecommerce sites. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but stored XSS can affect customer trust and admin sessions if abused.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in HasThemes Free WooCommerce Theme 99fy Extension, package 99fy-core, affecting versions through 1.2.8. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the 99fy-core plugin installed at version 1.2.8 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector suggests exploitation requires a logged-in user role and another user viewing the stored content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Patchstack reference. No exploit details, fixed version, or vendor advisory text are included in the provided bundle. Validate version data carefully because the affected object includes sparse version metadata while the description clearly states through 1.2.8.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the 99fy-core plugin.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a fixed release is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict who can create or edit content handled by the plugin.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress plugins and record the 99fy-core version.
- Flag any 99fy-core installation at version 1.2.8 or earlier.
- Review plugin-managed content for unexpected scripts or suspicious markup.
- Confirm remediation guidance against the CVE and Patchstack references.
- After changes, verify the vulnerable plugin version is no longer present.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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')
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.