Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24570 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Atarim plugin through version 4.0.8. A successful attack could place malicious script content that runs when someone views an affected page or interface, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public or client-facing sites. The main business risk is malicious script execution against users or administrators, but active exploitation is not established in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in atarim-visual-collaboration. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed, with low C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Atarim plugin package atarim-visual-collaboration at version 4.0.8 or earlier. Sites without this plugin, or with versions outside the affected range, are not supported by the provided evidence as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and low complexity but requires a user to view affected generated content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. Do not infer affected forks, exploit availability, or a specific patched version from the provided bundle. The version range and CVSS vector should drive triage until vendor remediation details are confirmed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Atarim plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize remediation for versions 4.0.8 or earlier.
- Check Atarim, WordPress, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Disable the plugin temporarily where business impact is acceptable and exposure cannot be remediated.
- Review stored collaboration content for unexpected script-like or suspicious entries.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether atarim-visual-collaboration is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions are not 4.0.8 or earlier.
- Confirm vendor guidance identifies the target fixed version before closing remediation.
- Review security monitoring for suspicious WordPress content changes or admin-session anomalies.
- Document exceptions where the plugin remains enabled without a confirmed fix.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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SSVC decision data
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:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/atarim-visual-collaboration/vulnerability/wordpress-atarim-plugin-4-0-8-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.