Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin called KK I Like It has a high-severity flaw where a user can be tricked into causing stored malicious script content. This can affect site integrity and user trust. The supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. It is not confirmed exploited in the supplied sources, but stored XSS can create reputational and account-risk impact on public sites. Prioritize inventory, update guidance, and removal decisions.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31443 is a CSRF issue in KK I Like It through version 1.7.5.3 that can lead to stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the KK I Like It plugin package kk-i-like-it through version 1.7.5.3. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. User interaction is required, consistent with CSRF. The bundle does not identify a vulnerable endpoint, proof of concept, or confirmed exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies CWE-352 CSRF leading to stored XSS in KK I Like It through 1.7.5.3. The CVSS vector shows UI required and scope changed. The supplied bundle does not confirm exploit availability, fixed version, vulnerable endpoint, or operational mitigations.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the KK I Like It plugin and version.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or replace the plugin if no safe update is available.
- Review affected sites for unexpected stored script content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether kk-i-like-it is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed versions are not 1.7.5.3 or earlier.
- Review CVE and Patchstack records for updated remediation details.
- Check recent content, settings, and pages for unauthorized script changes.
- Document affected assets, owner, version, and remediation decision.
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-352: 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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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:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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