Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-24619 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP Log Action plugin through version 0.51. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link, potentially causing script execution in that user’s browser. This is most urgent for sites where the plugin is installed and exposed to untrusted visitors.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority plugin exposure check, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize public WordPress sites and environments where administrators or privileged users may follow external links. If the plugin is present and no safe update is available, consider removal or replacement.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in webheadcoder WP Log Action. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The issue is reflected XSS, requires user interaction, and affects WP Log Action through <= 0.51.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the WP Log Action plugin through version 0.51. The CVE data does not identify other affected products. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and does not require attacker authentication, but it does require a victim to interact with malicious content. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE states affected versions through 0.51, but the provided bundle does not name a patched version. Do not assert exploitation in the wild without additional cited evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Log Action plugin.
- Check the installed plugin version against <= 0.51.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for any fixed version or workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be safely maintained.
- Apply compensating controls for suspicious links and untrusted input handling.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Log Action is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether vendor guidance names a patched release or mitigation.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-related pages.
- Confirm user security awareness covers suspicious links to administrative users.
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/wp-log-action/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-log-action-plugin-0-51-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.