Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress PDF embed plugin may save unsafe input and later display it to another user, causing browser-side script execution. The issue is medium severity because it needs a logged-in attacker and user interaction, but it can still affect trust, content integrity, and user session data on exposed sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize sites where untrusted users can log in, create content, or influence embedded booklet content. It is not KEV-listed, but stored XSS can create reputational and account-risk exposure if left unresolved.
Technical view
CVE-2025-30922 is a Stored XSS issue in simplebooklet Simplebooklet PDF Viewer and Embedder through version 1.1.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The mapped weakness is CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Simplebooklet PDF Viewer and Embedder version 1.1.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide installation counts, default vulnerable configuration details, or confirmed affected WordPress roles beyond low privileges required.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation would require network access, a low-privileged authenticated position, and a victim viewing affected content. No exploit steps are provided in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The available records identify Stored XSS, affected versions through 1.1.1, CWE-79, and CVSS details. They do not include proof-of-concept details, affected parameters, fixed version information, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid claiming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the simplebooklet plugin and record installed versions.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-confirmed fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Restrict low-privileged content or plugin access until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Simplebooklet PDF Viewer and Embedder is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.1.1 or earlier.
- Review WordPress roles that can create or edit Simplebooklet content.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious content changes or unexpected script execution reports.
- Document remediation status and any compensating access restrictions.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
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CWE details
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