Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress plugin can let an attacker trick a logged-in user into making a change that stores malicious script on the site. That script may later run in another user’s browser. The issue is high severity, but the supplied sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if Script Compressor is present. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, so prioritize based on confirmed plugin use and public site importance.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31391 is a CSRF flaw in the regen Script Compressor WordPress plugin through version 1.7.1, leading to stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Script Compressor plugin through version 1.7.1. The supplied sources do not identify other affected products, CPEs, or hosted services.
Exploitation context
The sources describe CSRF to stored XSS and mark KEV as false. No supplied source states active exploitation. Successful abuse requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low impact levels under the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: CVE data and Patchstack identify CSRF leading to stored XSS through 1.7.1. The bundle does not provide exploit details, proof of exploitation, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Script Compressor plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Prioritize remediation on public or administrator-used WordPress sites.
- Review site content and plugin settings for unexpected stored scripts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Script Compressor is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any deployment through 1.7.1.
- Review administrative pages and stored plugin output for unexpected script content.
- Check security advisories before deciding whether upgrade, removal, or compensating controls apply.
Public sources used
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- 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/script-compressor/vulnerability/wordpress-script-compressor-plugin-1-7-1-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.