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CVE-2025-24585: WordPress Event post plugin <= 5.9.7 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bastien Ho Event post event-post allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Event post: from n/a through <= 5.9.7.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-24585 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Event post plugin up to 5.9.7. A user with low privileges may be able to save unsafe content that later runs in another user's browser. This can expose data or alter actions within the victim's WordPress session.

Executive priority

Treat this as a near-term WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize internet-facing sites, sites with many contributors, and sites where WordPress administrators regularly view user-submitted event content.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Bastien Ho Event post. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. The bundle identifies affected versions through 5.9.7 but does not name a fixed release.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Event post plugin at version 5.9.7 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or low-privileged users can create or edit event-related content that administrators or visitors later view.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privileged actor and user interaction. Stored XSS can still be business-relevant because execution may occur later in a more trusted user's browser.

Researcher notes

Do not assume exploit activity or a patch from this bundle alone. The key unknown is whether a fixed version exists. Validate exposure by plugin presence and version, then track vendor or Patchstack guidance. Avoid destructive testing on production WordPress sites.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for Event post / event-post plugin versions 5.9.7 or earlier.
  • Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
  • Update to a vendor-confirmed fixed release when available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where business need is low.
  • Limit plugin publishing and administration rights to trusted users.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each WordPress site has the Event post plugin installed.
  • Record installed plugin versions and flag 5.9.7 or earlier.
  • Review event content workflows for low-privileged or untrusted authors.
  • Inspect stored event content for unexpected script-like markup.
  • Verify remediation after update, disablement, or removal.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

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
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-24585Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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
Bastien HoEvent postevent-post, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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