Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31437 is a stored XSS issue in the WP-OGP WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.5. A highly privileged user could store unsafe content that later runs in another user's browser. Business risk is moderate because exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, but compromise of trusted admin workflows can still matter.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but real WordPress hygiene item. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but affected sites should be identified and remediated through vendor guidance, especially where many administrators or editors have access.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization during web page generation in David Miller WP-OGP, classified as CWE-79 Stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP-OGP version 1.0.5 or earlier. The provided data does not identify other affected products or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs high privileges and a user interaction path, reducing likelihood but not eliminating risk on multi-admin WordPress sites.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE and Patchstack entry. Avoid assuming a patch version, exploit availability, or exact vulnerable parameter. Validation should focus on asset inventory, version confirmation, privilege paths, and tracking official advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP-OGP and record installed versions.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Prioritize remediation on sites with multiple privileged users or sensitive admin workflows.
- If no guidance is available, evaluate disabling the plugin where business impact allows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP-OGP is installed on each WordPress property.
- Flag installations running version 1.0.5 or earlier for review.
- Review WordPress roles and privileged accounts that can modify plugin-controlled content.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack records for updated fix or exploit information.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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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.