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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24542 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress Icegram plugin through version 3.1.31. An authenticated user with some access could store content that later runs script in another user's browser, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but stored XSS can support account compromise or site trust damage if the plugin is exposed to untrusted contributors.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Icegram. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low C/I/A impact. Sources identify affected versions as Icegram through 3.1.31.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the Icegram package, also described as Icegram Engage, at version 3.1.31 or earlier.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and a victim interaction path, consistent with stored XSS viewed by another user.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-79 classification, affected version statement, and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not name a specific patched version, vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or confirmed exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Icegram plugin and its installed version.
- Check Icegram, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Upgrade to an official fixed version if one is available from the vendor.
- If no fix is available, disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows.
- Restrict plugin content-management access to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site runs Icegram version 3.1.31 or earlier.
- Review which roles can create or edit Icegram campaign content.
- Check existing Icegram-managed content for unexpected scripts or suspicious markup.
- Verify vendor advisory status before closing the finding.
- Retest after remediation without using live exploit payloads.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/icegram/vulnerability/wordpress-icegram-engage-plugin-3-1-31-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.