Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31458 affects the WordPress Video Embedder plugin through version 1.7.1. A malicious site could abuse CSRF to cause stored cross-site scripting if a targeted user interacts with attacker-controlled content. This can affect site integrity and visitor trust.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress remediation item, especially for public websites. It is high severity but not supported by KEV evidence of active exploitation in the provided sources.
Technical view
The record describes CWE-352 in forsgren Video Embedder for WordPress, package video-embedder, leading to stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Video Embedder plugin versions up to and including 1.7.1. The provided data does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin/version range.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction and appears to rely on CSRF leading to stored XSS, but the bundle does not provide attack prerequisites beyond CVSS metadata.
Researcher notes
The affected-version evidence is clear in the description, but remediation detail is incomplete in the supplied bundle. Do not assume a fixed version without consulting Patchstack or vendor release information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the video-embedder plugin and version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a trusted fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no safe supported version is confirmed.
- Restrict administrative access and reinforce CSRF protections where possible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Video Embedder is installed and whether version is <= 1.7.1.
- Review plugin settings and stored embed content for unexpected script-like changes.
- Check vulnerability management tools against CVE-2025-31458 and Patchstack’s entry.
- Verify any remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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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)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.